Online scams have become the most frequently reported crime, with 20–50% of all criminal complaints in many countries pertaining to online fraud. However, this represents just the surface of a much deeper issue, as a mere 7% of scam victims report these crimes to law enforcement. Last year alone, nearly $1.03 trillion was lost to scams, impacting one in every four individuals globally. Immediate and decisive action is essential.

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The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London 2025, scheduled for March 26–27 in Westminster, London, United Kingdom, aims to address these challenges. This pivotal event will convene governments, consumer and financial authorities, law enforcement, social media, brand protection agencies, and cybersecurity firms. The summit's objective is to exchange insights and collaborate on strategies to shield consumers from scams.

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Following the successful GASS Europe in June 2024, which hosted over 1,200 virtual and 360 in-person attendees from over 100 countries, GASS London 2025 will continue this engagement through a hybrid format.

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In 2025, the summit series will expand, with three GASS events planned across three continents. Both the United States and Singapore are set to host their second GASS events. GASS London 2025 follows successful European events in the Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium, continuing a growing tradition of strengthening this global network against scams, enhancing cooperation and coordination among international partners.

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Together, these collaborative efforts aim to pool resources, share intelligence, and develop unified strategies to disrupt the complex networks behind online scams. Only through collective and coordinated action can we effectively mitigate the widespread threat of online fraud.