Chapter
Africa
Join the fight against scams by becoming a member of the GASA Africa Chapter.
Why does GASA Africa exist?
Online scams are a growing threat across Africa, costing consumers billions and overwhelming enforcement systems.
What do we do?
We protect consumers in Africa through research, collaboration, coordination and real-time intelligence.
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Virtual Meet-ups and Summits
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Annual State of Scams reports
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Scam.org: Anti-Scam Hub for consumers
of reported crime across Western and Eastern Africa is Cybercrime.
surge in scam in some jurisdictions.
of African countries report major enforcement and prosecution gaps.
GASA AFRICA
Board members
GASA Africa is guided by a cross-sector board of leaders committed to fighting scams across the region.
Michael Murungi
Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead
Roshan Jelal
Head of Fraud Risk
First National Bank
Sipho Mtombeni
Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager
Meet the Africa team
The GASA Africa team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the region.
Patricia Eromosele
Director - Africa Chapter
Fabienne Yomsi
Partner Manager - Africa
Rens Grim
Advocate - Africa Chapter
Upcoming events
30
july
10.00
July 30 - 10:00 UTC
GASA Africa Chapter Virtual Chapter Meeting - July 2026
6
august
09.30
August 6 - 09:30 UTC
Trust and Safety Workshop - South Africa
Latest blogs & research
Beyond Compliance: Why Organisational Accountability is Critical for Consumer Protection
How the NDPC-Meta initiative could strengthen data protection, organisational accountability, scam prevention and consumer trust across Nigeria’s digital economy.
State of Scams in Nigeria - 2026
This study of 1,180 Nigerian adults shows that scam exposure is widespread, with 84% of participants encountering a scam in the past year. While 49% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 54% still interacted with a scammer (80% of those exposed). Ultimately, 22% experienced financial or data loss, with only 4% reporting the incident to authorities. Among victims, the impact extends well beyond financial harm, with 74% reporting effects on their mental wellbeing, and 62% experiencing repeat scams.
Policy Blind Spots in Cyber-Enabled Investment | GASA Africa
GASA Africa Chapter explores cyber risks, investor protection, and policy gaps in digital investment ecosystems.
League of Protectors: Women Fighting Against Scams
Explore key insights from our International Women’s Month webinar on combating scams. Discover how women leaders are driving cross-border collaboration, digital literacy, and collective action to protect communities from fraud.