The inaugural Global Anti Scam Summit (GASS) Asia is coming up this October in Singapore and online. Running from October 21-22nd, 2024, the goal of GASS is to bring governments, consumer & financial authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and (cybersecurity) companies together to share knowledge and define joint actions to protect consumers from getting scammed.
Online scams are the most reported type of crime. Most countries state that between 20%-50% of all crimes reported pertain to online fraud. This is only the tip of the iceberg, as just 7% of all scam victims report the crime to law enforcement. With nearly $1.026 trillion lost last year, affecting 1-in-4 individuals worldwide, fast action is required. Tickets can be obtained here.
GASS Asia follows the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe, held in June 2024 that saw participation from more than 1,200 virtual and 360 physical guests from 100+ countries. GASS Asia will be similarly organized in hybrid style. Last year’s event focused on further defining the 10 Recommendations to Turn the Tide on Scams, underscoring the imperative need for unified action against the increasingly sophisticated networks behind online scams.
Although Netsweeper is not presenting this year, our APAC Sales Director Hisyam Halim will be present to connect with in person. You can also download our presentation from last year’s Global Anti-Scam Summit on how to allow preventative action (warn, block, stop), which includes methods for enforcing the law in today’s internet landscape.
Interested in learning more about this prevalent issue? Check out our podcast episode Inside the Sweeps featuring Emma Harvey from Stop Scams UK. We delve into the intricacies of fraud prevention and protection against deceptive practices. We also explore the valuable insights provided by Stop Scams UK, which are dedicated to empowering communities with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize and mitigate the risks of fraudulent activities.