Region
Latin America

Join the fight against scams by becoming a member
of a GASA Chapter in the Latin America region.

Andre Salles Carlos León Carlos Ascencio Fabio Ferraretto Gabriela Mourao
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GASA LATIN AMERICA

Board members

GASA's Latin America chapters are guided by a cross-sector board of leaders committed to fighting scams across the region.

Andre Salles

Andre Salles

Public Prosecutor and Coordinator of GAECIBER

Ministério Público de Minas Gerais

Natalia Kuchar Lohn

Natalia Kuchar Lohn

Chair of Legal Commitee

Google

Rafael Fernandes

Rafael Fernandes

Public Prosecutor - Chief Planning Officer

Ministério Público do Estado de Minas Gerais

Sónia Mota

Sónia Mota

Partnership Development Manager

Nasdaq Verafin

Erika Mata Sanchez

Erika Mata Sanchez

Directora de Seguridad de la Información y Prevención de Fraude

BanCoppel

Evan Myles

Evan Myles

Senior Analyst

Nasdaq Verafin

Heidy Karla Rocha

Heidy Karla Rocha

Directora General de Ciberseguridad

Agencia de Transformación Digital (ATDT) Gobierno de México

Oscar Lazcano

Oscar Lazcano

CEO

VoiSek

Rogelio Garduno

Rogelio Garduno

Fraud Prevention Director

Scotiabank

Meet the Latin America Team

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

Renata Salvini

Renata Salvini

Diretora

Sissi De La Peña Mendoza

Sissi De La Peña Mendoza

Director - Mexico Chapter

Madisyn Fox

Madisyn Fox

International Partner Manager

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Foundation members & partners

Trusted organizations across Latin America are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
Grupo Financiero Banamex, S.A. de C.V
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

6

august

09.30

August 6 - 09:30 UTC

Brazil Anti-Scam Forum

Invitation only Chapter Brazil

27

august

15.00

August 27 - 15:00 UTC

Alianza Informativa Antifraude: Periodistas y Ecosistema Técnico en Diálogo

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Mexico

3

september

15.00

September 3 - 15:00 UTC

Combatir el fraude sin fronteras: colaboración interregional en América Latina y más allá [Mesa redonda, solo por invitación]

Invitation only Chapter Mexico

14

october

14.00

October 14 - 14:00 UTC

Primer Foro Anual Mexicano Contra las Estafas

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Mexico

14

october

15.00

October 14 - 15:00 UTC

Chapter Brazil Board Meeting

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Brazil

13

january

15.00

January 13 - 15:00 UTC

Chapter Brazil Board Meeting

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Brazil

Latest blogs & research

Why Mexico’s Anti-Scam Response Needs Cross-Sector Coordination

GASA Mexico Chapter's Sissi De la Pena explains why scam prevention in Mexico requires stronger coordination across finance, telecoms, platforms, government and civil society.

Best Practices Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Financial Authorities

GASA Mexico Shares Scam Prevention Tips During the 2026 FIFA World Cup

GASA Mexico shares practical advice for football fans on avoiding ticketing, travel, phishing and payment scams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Best Practices Video Region - Latin America Industry - Consumer Protection & Authorities
Brazil Strengthens Online Safeguards for Minors

Brazil Introduces New Digital Protections for Minors

Brazil’s new digital statute strengthens protections for minors through platform design controls, age assurance measures, and regulatory enforcement.

Best Practices Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Law Enforcement Industry - Policy Makers
Romance scams continue to grow worldwide, exploiting trust, emotional vulnerability, and online relationships to manipulate victims into financial and emotional harm. Timed around Brazil’s Valentine’s Day period, the latest GASA meet-up, Golpes do Amor — Como eles acontecem e como se proteger, explored how these scams operate, why they are so effective, and how individuals can better recognise warning signs before becoming victims. Hosted by the Brazil Chapter of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), the discussion highlighted findings from O Estado dos Golpes no Brasil. According to the report, romance scams have already affected 18 per cent of surveyed Brazilian adults, while 6 per cent of victims reported falling for this type of scam more than once. Beyond financial losses, speakers emphasised the severe emotional consequences victims often experience, including shame, trauma, and loss of trust. Read the Report – O Estado dos Golpes no Brasil Speakers: Rose Leonel, Journalist and Founder – ONG Marias da Internet Tanila Savoy, Founder – Associação Nacional de Vítimas da Internet (ANVINT) Lisandréa Salvariego Colabuono, Police Chief and Coordinator – NOAD, Polícia Civil de São Paulo Renata Salvini, Brazil Chapter Director – Global Anti-Scam Alliance A major focus of the discussion was the manipulation techniques commonly used in romance scams. Speakers explained how scammers frequently create convincing identities, often pretending to be foreigners, military personnel, or individuals living abroad, while avoiding in-person meetings and building emotional dependency over time. Urgency and financial pressure were highlighted as major warning signs, particularly when victims are pushed to act quickly or send money under emotional circumstances. The webinar also explored the lasting psychological impact of these crimes and reinforced that victims should never be blamed. Rose Leonel shared her personal story of transforming trauma into advocacy after becoming a victim of non-consensual intimate image sharing, an experience that ultimately contributed to the creation of the Rose Leonel Law in Brazil. Speakers stressed the importance of reporting scams, noting that even small details can assist investigations and help prevent future victims. The conversation reinforced the need for greater public awareness, victim support, and collaboration between civil society, law enforcement, and digital platforms to address emotionally manipulative fraud more effectively. Through initiatives like this meet-up, GASA continues working with experts and organisations worldwide to strengthen scam prevention and support victims of online fraud. Watch the full discussion below to learn how individuals and organisations can better recognise and respond to romance scams.

Romance Scams in Brazil: Warning Signs and Prevention

Experts from Brazil discuss how romance scams work, their emotional impact, and how victims can protect themselves online.

Topic - Scam Awareness Video Event - GASA Meet-Ups Industry - Law Enforcement
Acción coordinada. Impacto real. México lidera el cambio

De Viena a la Acción: GASA México y UNODC México Cierran Brechas Operativas

GASA México y UNODC México formalizan un Acuerdo de Intercambio de Comunicaciones, convirtiendo los compromisos globales de Viena en acción coordinada contra el fraude.

News Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Policy Makers Region - Latin America
Brazil Launches BC Protege+ to Block Fraudulent Bank Account Openings

Brazil’s BC Protege+ Blocks Fake Bank Accounts Before They Can Be Opened

Brazil’s Central Bank launched BC Protege+, allowing individuals and businesses to block bank account openings in their name. With over 1 million activations, the tool offers a structural model for reducing identity-based fraud.

Topic - Fraud Prevention Industry - Financial Authorities Region - Latin America Chapter - Brazil

State of Scams in Argentina - 2025

The State of Scams in Argentina, 2025 reveals that over four fifths have encountered a scam, with an average of one scam encounter happening every day

Report Region - Latin America

La Industrialización del Engaño: Por qué 2026 será el año en que las estafas cibernéticas cambien para siempre

El auge de la inteligencia artificial está eliminando las señales tradicionales de alerta y transformando las estafas en un sistema industrial a gran escala.

Research Industry - Telecom Operators / Hosters Scam Trends Topic - Fraud Research