Chapter
Africa

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

Aristotle Onumo Caroline Mampuru Dana Vermaak Fabienne Yomsi Florence Abebe
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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

FNB South Africa

Sipho Mtombeni

Sipho Mtombeni

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

Google Play

GASA AFRICA

Ambassadors

GASA Africa’s ambassadors are influential voices helping to raise awareness, strengthen collaboration and advance the fight against scams across the region.

Mutheu Nyagah-Khimulu

Mutheu Nyagah Khimulu

CEO

MKC

Nazia Karrim

Nazia Karrim

Head - Fraud Risk & Prevention

MoData

Robinson Tombari Sibe

Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe

CEO and Lead Forensic Examiner

Digital Footprints

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

Foundation members & partners

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

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
SABRIC
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

Latest blogs & research

GASA Africa Chapter & Google South Africa Trust & Safety Workshop

GASA and Google Trust & Safety Workshop Sets Priorities for Anti-Scam Cooperation Across Africa

GASA Africa Chapter and Google South Africa brought anti-fraud leaders together to strengthen cross-border cooperation and scam prevention.

News Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Data Sharing Topic - Scam Detection
Building Scam Prevention Capability Through IVR Training

What Uganda’s IVR Trial Shows About Practice-Based Scam Prevention

A Uganda IVR trial shows how practice-based fraud prevention helped mobile money users reduce losses and increase reporting.

Best Practices Industry - Telecom Operators / Hosts Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Scam Awareness
Protecting Seniors & Vulnerable Communities from Fraud

Protecting Seniors and Vulnerable Communities from Fraud

Experts from financial services, internet safety and policy explore how families, banks and communities can better protect vulnerable groups from fraud.

Industry - Telecom Operators / Hosts Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Scam Awareness Video
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