Andrea Leask
Chief Digital Harms Officer
Netsafe New Zealand
Brent Carey
Chief Executive Officer, CEO
Netsafe New Zealand
Paul Brislen
CEO
TCF (New Zealand Telecommunications Forum)
Toby Evans
Head of Economic Crime
AusPayNet
Vinitesh Kumar
GM People Culture & Corporate Services
Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission
Brian Hanley
Director, Asia-Pacific Chapter
Jack Chan
Partnership Coordinator
Jessica Chuah
Ambassador - Asia-Pacific
Zsa Lacanilao
Marketing Coordinator
Trusted organisations across Oceania are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.
Whoscall, GASA and Mastercard Release the 2026 Asia Scam Report: Hong Kong
More Than 80% of Hong Kong Respondents Encountered Scams; Phone Calls and SMS Remain the Leading Channels
State of Scams in Hong Kong - 2026
This study of 1,150 Hong Kong adults shows that scam exposure is widespread, with 81% of participants encountering a scam in the past year, up from 77% in 2025. While 76% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 48% of those exposed interacted with a scammer. Ultimately, 7% experienced financial or data loss, with 4% reporting the scam to authorities. Among victims, 57% reported an impact on their mental wellbeing and 63% experienced repeat scams.
State of Scams in Asia - 2026
This study of 17,460 adults across 13 Asian markets shows that scam exposure is widespread, with 71% of participants encountering a scam in the past year.
71% of Adults Surveyed Across 13 Asian Markets Encountered Scams, with Estimated Losses of US$136.5 Billion
This study of 17,460 adults across 13 Asian markets shows that scam exposure is widespread, with 71% of participants encountering a scam in the past year. While 66% say they are confident in recognizing scams, 62% of those exposed went on to interact with a scammer. Ultimately, 9% lost money or personal information that led to financial loss, while only 4% reported a scam to the authorities. The findings highlight a significant gap between perceived scam awareness and real-world resilience.