Scam Fighter Awards
Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026
San Franciso, CA, USA | 2-3 September 2026
Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2026
What are the GASA Scam Fighter Awards?
The Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026 recognize excellence in combating scams across prevention, detection, disruption and enforcement.
Bringing together leaders from across North America and beyond, the awards highlight solutions that deliver measurable results and can be scaled across sectors and regions.
Recognising impactful efforts across policy, collaboration, technology, awareness and research.
Awareness or Education
Public campaigns, training initiatives or educational efforts that increase scam awareness and consumer resilience.
Investigation or Research
Analysis or research initiatives that uncover trends and provide insights to support prevention, detection and enforcement.
Evaluation Criteria
All nominations are reviewed by an independent jury composed of senior representatives from government or regulatory bodies, law enforcement, financial services, telecommunications, digital platforms, consumer protection organisations and cybersecurity experts.
Shortlisted nominees may be invited to present their initiatives at the Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026. Winners are determined through jury evaluation and, where applicable, audience participation.
Impact
Ability to increase scam costs, reduce success rates or improve enforcement outcomes.
Innovation
Level of originality, forward-thinking approach and effectiveness of the solution or initiative.
Scalability
Potential for adoption across sectors, countries or regions, and the extent to which others can replicate or learn from the initiative.

Justen Davis
Global Public Policy & Industry Relations
Somos