The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is pleased to announce that Robin Reichwald, Head of Ecosystem Risk at Visa Europe , has joined its Advisory Board. This appointment comes as Visa upgraded its membership to Foundation Member , further strengthening its commitment to the global fight against scams.
Visa initially joined GASA in 2024 and has actively contributed to collaborative efforts addressing fraud prevention, intelligence sharing, and consumer protection. The upgrade to Foundation Membership provides Visa with expanded access to GASA’s member benefits and reinforces its role in supporting international cooperation.
Robin Reichwald brings extensive expertise in ecosystem risk and fraud disruption, leading Visa’s efforts in managing and mitigating risks across its ecosystem. His appointment to the Advisory Board highlights Visa’s dedication to cross-sector collaboration in combating financial crime.
Robin Reichwald shared, “We are delighted to have become a Foundation Member of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). Since joining last year, we have been impressed with the conversations, insight and collaboration of our fellow members, as we all work together to prevent fraudulent behaviour and protect consumers all over the world.
By stepping up to Foundation Membership, we're looking forward to building on these relationships to step up the fight even further, and make sure that our collective efforts have a lasting and measurable impact. Together with our fellow members, we’re determined to strengthen defences against scams, champion transparency, and promote a safer digital and commercial environment for everyone.”
Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA, shared, "Visa’s decision to become a Foundation Member sends a strong signal across industries that collaboration is key to stopping scams at scale. Their global reach and deep expertise in payments make them an invaluable partner in building a world where consumers can transact safely and confidently. We’re incredibly proud to have them at the forefront of our mission."
GASA welcomes Robin Reichwald to the Advisory Board and looks forward to working with Visa as a Foundation Member to advance efforts that protect consumers and disrupt scams worldwide.
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