Equifax BoaVista data shows a 7.34% increase in fraud attempts in May 2025 compared to April of the same year. During this period, stability was observed in the average ticket of fraud attempts, which was R$1,788, and in the fraud rate (4%), a value that represents the proportion of fraud cases relative to the total volume of transactions carried out.
According to the study, the values followed the increase in the volume of suspected and fraudulent cases. There was a 6.8% increase in the value of suspiciously analyzed orders; 8% in orders approved after analysis; and 2% in the value of blocked fraud attempts.
Equifax BoaVista also indicates that there was an increase of 7.56% in approved cases and, at a slower rate, a 2% increase in the blocking of fraudulent transactions. The average ticket for the total volume of suspected fraud was R$460.46, and for approved purchases after analysis, R$407.82.
Another data point from the survey refers to the days of the week with the most fraud reports: Thursday (16.3%) and Friday (17%). While Sunday had the lowest rate (10.7%).
According to Rogério Signorini, Vice President of Products and Pre-sales at Equifax BoaVista, "the information reveals that fraudsters seek to imitate daily consumption patterns, but focus on high-value transactions, where the financial impact per item is greater for e-commerce. For this reason, we emphasize the importance of anti-fraud tactics and tools to reduce operational risks."
