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Scam Fighter of the Year Awards

Honoring the individuals, tools, and organizations who protect consumers from scams

Casting a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Anti-Scam community

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Scam Fighter of the Year Awards  

   

The Scam Fighter of the Year Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in the fight against scams. Our aim is to recognize the dedication, innovation, and impact of those working tirelessly to protect consumers and businesses worldwide. Transparency and integrity are at the heart of our awards, and we are committed to providing clear insights into our selection process.  

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Award Categories in 2025  

For the 2025 Scam Fighter of the Year Awards, we have the following categories:  

  1. Scam Fighting Individual of the Year – the person with the best personal effort to protect consumers from scams  

  2. Scam Fighting Tool of the Year – the most innovative / best software application helping consumers not get scammed 

  3. Scam Fighting Awareness Campaign of the year – the marketing action from any organization with proven effectiveness to increase consumer scam awareness 

  4. Scam Fighting Organization of the year – the non-profit or commercial organization whose initiative has contributed the most to reducing online fraud 

  5. Scam Fighting (Cross) Industry Initiative of the year – the program which fosters the most cooperation within or across industries to combat scams.  

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Our Jury

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Glen Prichard 

Chief - Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering, UNODC

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Matthew Noyes

Cyber Policy & Strategy Director at U.S. Secret Service

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Dr. Alesandro Barreto

Police Delegate and Coordinator - Cyber Operations Laboratory, National Secretariat of Public Security, Brazil

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Nazia Karrim 

Head - Product Development, Southern African Fraud Prevention Service

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Bernard Jungwirth

 Managing Director, "Österreichisches Institut für angewandte Telekommunikation" (ÖIAT)

​Award Categories in 2024

The awards are organized for the 4th time. Last year winners were:  

  • Scam Fighting Individual of the Year: Erin West, Santa Clara County Prosecutor & REACT Task Force  

  • Scam Fighting Organization of the Year: Watchlist Internet, ÖIAT  

  • Scam Fighting Tool of the Year: BBB Scam Tracker, Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust  

   

To learn why the 2024 Scam Fighter of the Year Award Winners were chosen by the public and jury, please read the last year's Winner Announcement.  

   

Nomination Process

  • Submission Requirements: Nominators must provide detailed information on the nominee's achievements, including specific examples of their contributions to scam prevention and consumer protection.  

 

Selection Criteria

For Individuals and Organizations 

  • Impact: Evidence of significant contributions to combating scams, including measurable outcomes and the extent of influence on consumer awareness and protection.  

  • Innovation: Introduction of novel approaches, technologies, or strategies in scam prevention.  

  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.  

  • Public Engagement: Efforts to educate and engage the public on scam awareness.  

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For Tools 

  • Effectiveness: Proven capability in preventing, detecting, or raising awareness of scams.  

  • Usability: Ease of use and accessibility to the target audience.  

  • Innovation: Novelty of the technology or approach used in the tool.  

  • Impact: The scale of its contribution to scam prevention or victim assistance.  

 

Planning

  • On the 21st of October 2024 – Official opening by Mr. Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development & Information and Ministry of National Development at the GASA Asia Summit in Singapore 

  • 21st October until the 20th of December – People can nominate via the Nomination Form

  • 1st until the 14th of January – Jury discusses the nominations   

  • 27th of January – Official Announcement/Press release 

 

Voting Process  

  • Jury Panel: Comprises experts from various fields related to scam prevention, including cybersecurity, law enforcement, and consumer protection. The Scam Fighter of the Year Award Winners from the previous year are also given a place on the jury.  

  • Evaluation: The jury reviews all nominations based on the outlined criteria and selects the top nominees for each category.  

  • Final Vote: Winners are determined by a combination of jury votes and, where applicable, public votes to ensure a balanced and fair selection process.  

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