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GASA Oceania Chapter Meet-up | 12 Nov.

Join the GASA Oceania Chapter Virtual Meet-Up on 12th November 2024, featuring presentations from Toby Evans, Vinitesh Kumar, and Cheryl Seeto. Learn about anti-scam reforms and initiatives across the Oceania region, and engage with industry leaders in the fight against fraud.

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 GASA Oceania Chapter Meet-up | 12 Nov.
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Time & Location

12 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT+13

Virtual Meet-up

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About the event

Join us for the GASA Oceania Chapter Virtual Meet-Up on 12th November 2024 at NZST 16:00 | AEST 13:00 | AEDT 14:00 | Fiji 15:00. This gathering of industry leaders and policy experts will focus on addressing the latest trends, challenges, and initiatives in anti-scam measures across Oceania. Gain valuable insights into regional and global strategies to combat fraud and protect consumers.


The GASA Oceania Chapter carries the vision and mission of GASA in the Central and South Pacific region. The Chapter meets regularly among the founding companies, which form its executive committee, to discuss collaborations. It also holds open events for GASA members to interact, exchange ideas, and network. In addition, the Chapter organizes impactful projects such as Summits and research initiatives to raise awareness and foster cooperation against scams.


Agenda:


We have three presentations lined up, each 20 mins long, allowing 15 mins for talking & 5 mins for Q&A


  1. Reforms in Australia to combat scams – presented by Toby Evans

  2. The state of scams in Fiji – presented by Vinit Kumar

  3. Meta pilot using facial recognition to help restore compromised accounts & detect celebrity scams – presented by Cheryl Seeto


Featured Speakers

  • Toby Evans, Head of Economic Crime, Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet

    Presentation: Reforms in Australia to Combat Scams

    Toby will discuss recent advancements and regulatory initiatives in Australia aimed at tackling economic crime, highlighting collaborative efforts within the industry to enhance consumer protection.


  • Vinitesh Kumar, Fijian Consumer and Competition Authority

    Presentation: The State of Scams in Fiji

    Vinit will provide an overview of the scams landscape in Fiji, examining specific consumer vulnerabilities and regulatory responses to protect Fijian citizens.


  • Cheryl Seeto, Head of Policy Programs - Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, Meta

    Presentation: Meta Pilot Using Facial Recognition to Help Restore Compromised Accounts & Detect Celebrity Scams

    Cheryl will introduce Meta’s pilot initiative utilizing facial recognition technology to aid in account recovery and mitigate celebrity impersonation scams.


Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.


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Be part of this crucial conversation and join us online to learn, connect, and contribute to the fight against scams in the Oceania region.

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