Scam Fighter Awards – Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026

Lisbon, Portugal  |  10 June 2026

Nomination deadline: 11 May 2026

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What are the GASA Scam Fighter Awards?

The Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2026 recognise the most impactful initiatives combating online scams across prevention, detection, disruption, and enforcement.

Bringing together leaders from across Europe and beyond, the awards highlight solutions that deliver measurable results and can be scaled across sectors and regions.

Award categories

 Recognising impactful efforts across policy, collaboration, technology, awareness and research. 

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​Awareness or Education

Public campaigns, training initiatives or educational efforts that increase scam awareness and consumer resilience.

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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 Europe 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.

Meet the Jury

An independent panel selecting and recognising the most impactful initiatives.

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 Angelique Miet

Policy Officer - Cybercrime Unit

European Commission

Edvardas Sileris

Edvardas Sileris

Head of European Cybercrime Centre (EC3)

Europol

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 Glen Prichard

Chief of Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section

United Nations

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John Kirwan

Head of Risk Containment, Trust and Safety

TikTok

Lynn van Meijgaard

Lynn van Meijgaard

Policy Advisor

Dutch Banking Association

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Nick Stapleton

Television Presenter

BBC Studios

Thomas Rousson

Thomas Rousson

 Cybersecurity and Digital Life Protection Marketing Director 

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Submit your nomination

Organisations are invited to submit their initiatives for consideration.

Nomination deadline: 11 May 2026