Canadians Feel Vulnerable about Scams and Rising Fraud Threats

TORONTO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equifax Canada's Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights reveals that first-party fraud (when an individual uses their own, real identity to intentionally misrepresent) has surged, climbing from 0.25 per cent at the end of 2024 to 0.33 per cent by Q4 2025. In addition, a new Equifax Canada Fraud Survey* conducted for Fraud Prevention Month shows people in Canada are feeling increasingly worn down by the steady stream of scams they face, reporting growing fatigue as ...