Public-Private Partnerships and Aligning Fraud Legislation – Global Anti-Scam Summit London 2025

Date of Event: 26–27 March 2025

Event: Global Anti-Scam Summit London 2025

This workshop at the Global Anti-Scam Summit London 2025 examined the evolving role of public-private partnerships and legislative frameworks in combating scams.

In the first half, panellists explored how collaboration across sectors is essential for disrupting scam networks. Speakers from Google, the UK’s National Economic Crime Centre, the Dutch National Police, the Australian Payments Network, and the International Banking Federation shared practical examples of joint efforts to prevent fraud and discussed the need to move from siloed workstreams to fully integrated disruption models. Discussions highlighted the limitations of any single entity seeing only part of the fraud chain—and the critical value of timely intelligence sharing.

The second panel turned to the legislative environment, looking at how laws can adapt to an increasingly complex threat landscape. Experts from the UNODC, the European Commission, Ofcom, and the UK and Australian governments reflected on challenges around jurisdiction, enforcement, and AI-driven scams. They also emphasised the importance of harmonising regulations across sectors and borders while protecting fundamental rights.

Speakers agreed that effective collaboration must be backed by a legal framework capable of anticipating future threats. Despite jurisdictional differences, participants found common ground on the need for clearer guidance on data sharing and a renewed emphasis on measuring the impact of interventions.

The workshop concluded with a call to action: to align legislation, streamline regulatory interpretation, and deepen cross-sector partnerships—ensuring scam prevention efforts are future-ready.