Canada sees digital fraud loss median CAD $1,301 as attempts outpace global average

A TransUnion analysis released in May 2026 found that the rate of suspected digital fraud attempts involving Canadian consumers was higher than the global average. The most frequently reported cause of loss was stolen credit‑card fraud or fraudulent charges. Canadians who said they lost money to digital fraud in the past year reported a median loss of CAD $1,301. The findings were highlighted in a Globe Newswire release based in Toronto.