Region
Europe
Join the fight against scams by becoming a member
of the GASA Europe Chapter
Why does GASA
Europe exist?
Online scams continue to escalate across Europe, impacting consumers, businesses, and public institutions alike. Financial losses are rising year on year, but the broader cost is also measured in eroded trust, emotional harm, and strain on enforcement and support systems.
The GASA Europe Chapter exists to convene leaders across sectors and drive coordinated action against online scams. By strengthening alignment between industry, government, law enforcement, and consumer advocates, we work to accelerate prevention, improve disruption efforts, and build a safer digital environment across the region.
What do we do?
We protect consumers in Europe through research, collaboration, 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 European adults encountered a scam.
of scam victims were targeted more than once.
victims who lost money reported it to authorities.
GASA EUROPE
Board members
GASA Europe is currently being setup with a cross-sector board of leaders committed to fighting scams across the continent
Abigail Bishop
Global Head of Scam Prevention
Amazon
Els BRUGGEMAN
Group Manager Policy, Enforcement and Communication
Euroconsumers
Meet the Europe Team
The GASA Europe team leads regional initiatives
to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the continent
Jorij Abraham
Managing Director
Andrei Skorobogatov
Director of Policy
Sheylaa Saadat
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
Metje van der Meer
Marketing Director
Upcoming events
Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia 2026
State of Scams in Kenya 2026 Report: A Comparative Review of Scam Trends Across Africa
10:00 AM (UTC) · Chapter Africa
REGISTERState of Scams in Nigeria 2026 Report: A Comparative Review of Scam Trends Across Africa
10:00 AM (UTC) · Chapter Africa
REGISTERWhere People Turn When Something Goes Wrong: Trust, Responsibility, and the New Front Line
4:00 PM (UTC) · Chapter North America
REGISTERDo ataque ao golpe: como a cibersegurança protege empresas e pessoas
2:00 PM (UTC) · Chapter Brazil
REGISTERLatest blogs & research
GASA Brings Stakeholders Together in Brussels for First Europe Chapter Meeting
GASA Europe brings 50+ stakeholders together in Brussels to discuss scam trends, data sharing and cross-sector priorities.
BETRUGSLAGE BERICHT DEUTSCHLAND - 2026
Diese Studie unter 2.550 erwachsenen Deutschen zeigt, dass die Zahl der Betrugsfälle weiter zunimmt: 66 % der Teilnehmer waren im vergangenen Jahr mit einem Betrugsversuch konfrontiert. Während 57 % angeben, Betrugsversuche sicher erkennen zu können, sind 26 % dennoch mit einem Betrüger in Kontakt getreten (44 % der Betroffenen). Letztendlich erlitten 7 % finanzielle Verluste oder Datenverluste, wobei nur 3 % den Vorfall den Behörden meldeten. Bei den Opfern gehen die Auswirkungen über den finanziellen Schaden hinaus: 70 % berichten von Auswirkungen auf ihr psychisches Wohlbefinden, und mehr als die Hälfte (56 %) wurde wiederholt Opfer von Betrugsversuchen.
Appeals Centre Europe Report Points to Gaps in Social Media Scam Moderation
Appeals Centre Europe’s Transparency Report, covering April 2025 to March 2026, highlights early fraud and scam dispute findings relevant to social media moderation and scam prevention.
Bitdefender Report Reveals How Scams Operate Across Digital Channels
Bitdefender’s Global Scam Intelligence Report 2026 shows how organised scam campaigns move across advertising, websites, SMS, messaging apps and voice calls to exploit trust at scale.
Watch the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026 Session Recordings
Watch keynotes, panels, workshops, working group sessions and Scam Fighter Awards recordings from the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026 in Lisbon.
Public-Private Partnerships in Action: Key Takeaways From the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026
Key takeaways from the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026 on how public-private partnerships can strengthen scam prevention, intelligence sharing, regulation and victim protection.
State of Scams in Germany - 2026
This study of 2,550 German adults shows that scam exposure continues to rise, with 66% of participants encountering a scam in the past year. While 57% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 26% still interacted with a scammer (44% of those exposed). Ultimately, 7% experienced financial or data loss, with only 3% reporting the incident to authorities. Among victims, the impact extends beyond financial harm, with 70% reporting effects on their mental wellbeing, and more than half (56%) experiencing repeat scams
Anatomy of an Investment/Crypto Scam
On 21 May, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) hosted a webinar bringing together leading voices from the crypto industry, law enforcement, compliance, and civil society.
Disrupting RedVDS: A Case Study in Taking Down Scam Infrastructure
How Microsoft’s RedVDS takedown shows the value of legal, technical and law enforcement action against cybercrime infrastructure.
Meet the Winners – Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026
Meet the winners of the Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026, recognising initiatives advancing scam prevention, research, policy, collaboration and technology.
Three in Four Europeans Hit by Scams: Even Those Who Recognize Them Lose $2,735 on Average
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) has released its State of Scams in Europe Report, offering a comprehensive look at scams across the region.
State of Scams in Europe - 2026
This study of 22,260 adults across Europe shows that 75% encountered a scam in the past year, with email, phone, and text the primary entry points. While 71% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 8% of those exposed went on to interact with scammers. Ultimately, 6% experienced financial or data loss, and only 3% reported the incident to authorities.