Tue, 11 Feb
|Link will be provided ahead of the event.
GASA Africa Establishment Meeting
The event aims to unite stakeholders across Africa to address the growing threat of cyber fraud and scams. Hosted in cooperation with the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service, the meeting will discuss forming the GASA Africa Chapter to align with global efforts in tackling scams in the region.
Time & Location
11 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 16:30 CET
Link will be provided ahead of the event.
Guests
About the event
Globally, over USD $1 trillion was lost to scams last year, impacting 1 in 4 individuals. Alarmingly, only 7% of victims report these crimes. This underscores the urgent need for swift, collective action.
The event, co-hosted by the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), has as goal to unite African stakeholders to combat cyber fraud and scams. We will discuss forming the GASA Africa Chapter to align with global anti-scam efforts.
The draft agenda is as follows:
- Welcome & Introductions - Nazia Karrim, Chairperson / HO Product Development SAFPS
- The State of Global Scams - Jorij Abraham: Managing Director, Global Anti Scam Alliance
- Panel discussion: Scams in Africa - Impact to the economy & community
- Benefits of establishing a local GASA Chapter - Rafael Fernandes, Chairperson GASA Brazil / Chief Prosecutor Prosecutor’s Office State of Minas Gerais
- Panel discussion: Disruption of scams & associated networks
- GASA Africa: Next Steps for Africa - Open Discussion
- Closing