Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights reports that first-party fraud has risen from 0.25% at the end of 2024 to 0.33% by Q4 2025, signaling a growing risk for lenders and service providers. A companion survey found widespread consumer concern about increasingly sophisticated scams, including technology-enabled fake documents, and strong support for tougher penalties, stronger bank security, and broader fraud education.
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