- Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases -- Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report - TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application fraud rates across Canada have fallen to their lowest point since Q3 2022. Nationally, application fraud rates dropped to 0.56 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 0.70 per c ...

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While 2024 gave many credit cardholders the opportunity to earn incredible rewards or cash in for big travel plans, they also faced rising debt balances and an ever-changing interest rate environment. As we approach 2025, there’s still uncertainty about what the future holds — new policies could affect the current state of card fees and rewards programs, interest rates will continue to change, and the value of benefits is constantly evolving. Here are a few trends and predictions we’re looking for in the ...