Date of Event: November 12, 2024
Event: Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Americas 2024
Lynda and Bill Webster opened the summit with a powerful recounting of their personal fight against scammers, emphasizing that no one—regardless of their background—is immune to the threat. Despite Bill’s remarkable career as a former director of both the FBI and CIA, the Websters became targets of ruthless scammers who escalated from sweet-talking to issuing chilling threats, including death threats and arson.
The Websters shared how their vigilance and connections helped bring one scammer to justice, thanks to collaboration with the FBI. Their story underscores the emotional toll scams take on victims, particularly seniors, and highlights the systemic challenges in addressing this pervasive issue.
Lynda Webster passionately criticized the lack of federal action in the United States, calling for greater accountability from Congress, government agencies, and private corporations. She advocated for better public awareness, centralized reporting systems, and stronger international partnerships to combat scams.
Bill Webster’s closing remarks resonated with a clear message: scammers operate without fear of consequences, and this must change. The Websters called for a collective global effort to disrupt scammers’ operations and to provide more robust support for victims.
Their session set a determined tone for the summit, reminding attendees of the importance of collaboration, vigilance, and action in the fight against online scams.
Watch the Websters' full story below:
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