Chapter
Africa

Join the fight against scams by becoming a member of the GASA Africa Chapter.

Aristotle Onumo Fabienne Yomsi Florence Abebe Michael Murungi Patricia Eromosele
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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.

  • Virtual Meet-ups and Summits

  • Annual State of Scams reports

  • Scam.org: Anti-Scam Hub for consumers 

More than 30%

of reported crime across Western and Eastern Africa is Cybercrime.

3,000%

surge in scam in some jurisdictions.

 

90%

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

Michael Murungi

Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead

Google

Roshan Jelal

Roshan Jelal

Head of Fraud Risk

First National Bank

Sipho Mtombeni

Sipho Mtombeni

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

Google

Meet the Africa team

The GASA Africa team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the region.

Patricia Eromosele

Patricia Eromosele

Director - Africa Chapter

Fabienne Yomsi

Fabienne Yomsi

Partner Manager - Africa

Rens Grim

Rens Grim

Advocate - Africa Chapter

Foundation members & partners

Trusted organisations across Africa are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

30

july

10.00

July 30 - 10:00 UTC

GASA Africa Chapter Virtual Chapter Meeting - July 2026

Invitation only Chapter Africa

6

august

09.30

August 6 - 09:30 UTC

Trust and Safety Workshop - South Africa

Invitation only Chapter Africa

Latest blogs & research

What the NDPC-Meta Initiative Means for Data Protection in Nigeria

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.

Industry - National Cyber Security Centers (NCSCs) Topic - Fraud Policy Region - Africa Industry - Policy Makers

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.

Report Region - Africa Chapter - Africa

Policy Blind Spots in Cyber-Enabled Investment | GASA Africa

GASA Africa Chapter explores cyber risks, investor protection, and policy gaps in digital investment ecosystems.

Video Topic - Fraud Policy Region - Africa Event - GASA Meet-Ups

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.

Video Scam Trends Region - Africa Event - GASA Meet-Ups