The Global Anti-Scam Summit London 2025
March 26 | Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Online scams are the most reported type of crime. Most countries now state that between 20%-50% of all crimes reported are related to online fraud. This is only the tip of the iceberg, as only 7% of all scam victims report the crime to law enforcement. With nearly $1.03 trillion lost last year, affecting 1-in-4 individuals worldwide, fast action is required.
On March 26 in London, United Kingdom, the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London will take place. The goal of the Summit 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.
Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London 2025 follows the inaugural Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe, held in June 2024 that saw participation from more than 1,200 virtual and 360 physical guests from 100+ countries. GASS London will be similarly organized in hybrid style.
In 2025, there will be three GASS events, with editions spanning three continents. America and Asia will each host their own GASS event for the second time, with the European GASS entering its sixth year. GASS London aims to fortify the global network of anti-scam forces by fostering collaboration.
Together, these stakeholders can pool resources, share intelligence, and devise coordinated strategies to disrupt and dismantle the intricate networks perpetrating online scams. Only through concerted and unified action can we effectively combat the pervasive threat of online fraud.
Why Should You Be at the Global Anti-Scam Summit?
Pre-Summit
"Dutch Drinks":
June 23, 2024
Hosted by the Dutch Banking Association and Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice
Venue: The Green Man Bar, Rue des Chapeliers 20, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Time: 20:00–22:00
Event Schedule:
March 26, 2025
Physically at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre,
Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
& Online
Opening
08:30
Registration Opens at QEII Convention Centre, Westminster
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09:00
Introductory Keynotes & UK Ministers Panel
Plenary
09:10
The Rt. Hon Lord Sir David Hanson of Flint, Minister of State with Responsibility for Fraud, Home Office
UK Minister VIP Keynote
09:40
Global Best Practice Pitches
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Alexander Ramos, Undersecretary, Department of Information and Communications, and Executive Director, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, Philippines
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10:30
Coffee Break
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11:00
Fighting Scams Together Globally, Taking the Next Steps
Panel Discussion
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Glen Prichard, Chief Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering, UNODC
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Manie van Schalkwyk,
Executive Director, Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS)
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12:00
Regulation Change, Turning the Tide
Panel Discussion
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Kate Griffin, Director of Programs, The Aspen Institute
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Johannes Vallesverd, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Communications Authority
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Rocio Concha Galguera, Director, Policy and Advocacy & Chief Economist
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12:30
Lunch Break
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13:30
Workshops Start
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Workshop 1: Victim Impact
13:30
Els Bruggeman, Head - Policy and Enforcement, Euroconsumers
Introduction
14:50
Els Bruggeman, Head - Policy and Enforcement, Euroconsumers
Wrap-up
Workshop 2: International Scam Fighting
13:30
Glen Prichard, Chief Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering, UNODC
Introduction
15:00
Workshop Ends
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Workshop 3: Public-Private Partnership
13:30
Workshop Starts
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Roxana-Andreea Mastor, Associate Legal Officer, UNODC
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15:00
Workshop Ends
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15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break
Workshop 5: Cross-Sector Collaboration
15:30
Workshop Starts
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Brian Gorman, Fintech Lead, GSMA
Scam Signals
17:00
Workshop Ends
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Workshop 6: EUR Anti-Scam Actions
15:30
Workshop Starts
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15:35
Miguel De Bruycker, Managing Director General, Center for Cyber security Belgium
CCB: Cooperation On Scams
Brecht Vercruyce, Application Developer, CERT.be
17:00
Workshop Ends
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Workshop 7: Prevention
15:30
Workshop Starts
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15:50
Simon Newman, CEO, The Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA)
Hold CEOs Liable for Scams as for Corporate Manslaughter
17:00
Workshop Ends
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Closing
17:00
Recap Session and Achieving the International Framework
Plenary
17:50
Next Steps: Where Do We Go From Here?
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18:00
Event Closes
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When, Where & How
When
26th of March, 2025
Where:
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre,
Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE,
& Online
BE AWARE: TO ENTER THE CONFERENCE, YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR ID/PASSPORT.
Virtual participants will receive a link to the live stream shortly before the summit commences.
Programme Committee
Andrei Skorobogatov
UK Home Office
Helena Wood
Cifas
Edward Moore
UK Home Office
Jorij Abraham
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Els Bruggeman
Euroconsumers
Sam Rogers
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Harrison Rogers
UK Home Office
Simon Miller
Cifas