Anti-Fraud Policy & Prosecution Workshop Recap at Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024
Date of recording: 2024-06-24
Event: Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024
Joshua James of the UNODC led a workshop on anti-fraud policy and prosecution at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation among stakeholders, emphasizing the role of public-private partnerships (PPP) and the challenges posed by GDPR in fostering these collaborations. Key themes included the need for intentional data collection, global perspectives in policy-making, and cultural considerations in understanding scam motivations beyond financial incentives.
Contributors included:
Nino Goldbeck, Prosecutor Office Bamberg, Germany
Victim’s rights and asset recovery in cyberfraud casesRoxana-Andreea Mastor & Riikka Puttonen, UNODC
From shadows to spotlight: policies and legislation against organized fraudAngélique Monneraye, European Commission
How the DSA can contribute to fraud prevention
Thomas von der Gathen, Austrian Banking Associated & Bernhard Schafrath, Federal Ministry Republic of Austria
PPP (public private partnership) and the Anti-Phishing Platform
Prof. Joshua R. Dalrymple, Woxsen University
Cybercrime must be taught in law schools
Sam Traynor, Meta
Driving deterrence to tackle fraud and scams
2.1 Panel discussion: Building A Better Anti-Fraud Approach Together
Joshua James, UNODC, Regional Cybercrime Coordinator for SE Asia
William Ray, FBI
Roger Beaumont, New Zealand Banking Association
Alessandra Chiarini, EBF
Roland van Kortenhof, member Integral Fraud Approach
Latest blogs & research
Research Working Group Meeting: Fraudulent Tickets and Robocall Scam Tactics
Research presented to GASA examines consumers’ ability to spot fraudulent tickets and tactics found across 4.49 million scam and spam robocalls.
Fighting Fraud Without Borders: Cross-Regional Collaboration in Latin America and Beyond
A roundtable at GASS America examined cross-regional collaboration in Latin America and beyond, focusing on fraud prevention, consumer protection and response.
GASA Mexico and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hold Working Meeting Ahead of the Chapter’s Annual Forum, “From Coalition to Action”
GASA Mexico and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened Mastercard and Scotiabank to discuss fraud, cybersecurity, information sharing and emerging technologies.
GASA Mexico Workshop Examines the Role of Journalism in Digital Scam Prevention
GASA Mexico brought together journalists and editors to discuss digital scams, victim-centred reporting and the role of media in scam prevention.
Brazil Anti-Scam Forum 2026: Key Takeaways on Strengthening Scam Prevention in Brazil
Key insights from the Brazil Anti-Scam Forum 2026 on scam trends, prevention, intelligence sharing and cross-sector collaboration.
GASA Consumer Education Working Group Develops 5-Step Response Plan for Scam Victims
GASA’s Consumer Education Working Group sets out a five-step response plan that organisations can use and share to support people affected by scams.
GASA and UNODC Partner to Strengthen Global Response to Organised Fraud
GASA and UNODC sign an MoU to strengthen international cooperation on fraud prevention, research, criminal justice responses and awareness.
Meet the Winners – Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026
Meet the winners of the Scam Fighter Awards at the Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026 and learn about their work in education, research, collaboration and technology.