Date of Event: 26–27 March 2025
Event: Global Anti-Scam Summit London 2025
This workshop explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence in combating scams, bringing together leaders in fraud detection, cybersecurity, and consumer protection.
Aaron Chiou from ScamAdviser demonstrated how AI can empower users and institutions alike. Tools like scam content checkers and automated scam operation centres are already helping law enforcement and financial institutions detect fraudulent websites and ads.
Hugo Ferreira from Feedzai explained how behavioural signals, device intelligence, and transaction context can be analysed by AI to detect scams in real time. He stressed the importance of model transparency and using AI to support—not just automate—fraud investigations.
Razvan Costache of Bitdefender described how AI agents are now specialised for different scam types and how predictive AI models are mapping the spread of scam campaigns. He also showcased Scamio, a free AI chatbot helping the public recognise scams through everyday interactions.
Il-Sung Lee from Google provided insights into how AI is deployed across Google’s ecosystem—from Play Protect to safe browsing and call screening—emphasising on-device privacy-preserving threat detection.
Annegret Funke of PwC rounded out the session with practical examples from the field, where AI is being used to streamline operations, improve documentation, and support more effective scam case investigations.
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.
Allstate Identity Protection Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to Strengthen the Fight Against Scams and Identity Theft
Allstate Identity Protection has joined the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) as a Corporate Member within the North America Chapter.
GASA and Whoscall Release 2026 Asia Scam Report – Taiwan
The 2026 Asia Scam Report – Taiwan, provides an in-depth look at scam exposure, channels, victim experiences, and scam awareness among people in Taiwan.
BanCoppel joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to bolster fraud prevention and safeguard individuals entering the banking system.
BanCoppel has joined the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) as a Corporate Member of the GASA Mexico Chapter.
The emotions scammers exploit: how social engineering influences our decisions
How scammers use fear, urgency, excitement and trust to influence decisions, and how recognising these tactics can help people prevent fraud.
Global Anti-Scam Alliance Welcomes Mastercard as Founding Member of Its Mexico Chapter
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) announces the membership of Mastercard as a Member of its Mexico Chapter.
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.
FTC’s Never EVER Campaign Helps Prevent Elder Financial Abuse With Simple, Specific Scam Warnings
The FTC’s Never EVER campaign uses simple, specific imposter scam warnings to help prevent elder financial abuse and support coordinated consumer education.