The Global State of Scams: Trends, Tactics, and Solutions
- James Greening
- 10 hours ago
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Date of Event: 22 October 2025 Event: GASA Webinar
Scams are among the world’s most pervasive forms of cyber-enabled crime, costing hundreds of billions each year. The latest GASA webinar, The Global State of Scams: Trends, Tactics, and Solutions, hosted in partnership with Feedzai, unpacked the findings of the Global State of Scams 2025 Report, the most extensive study to date on scam prevalence, impact, and response across 42 markets.
Drawing on insights from 46,000 adults worldwide, the report reveals that 57% encountered a scam in the past year and 23% lost money. Beyond financial loss, 69% of victims reported stress, 17% said their confidence was shaken, and 14% experienced family tension. Despite this impact, underreporting remains widespread, often due to uncertainty about where to seek help.
Moderated by Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, the discussion brought together leaders from government, law enforcement, and industry, including:
Robert Harris, Vice President – Feedzai
Andrei Skorobogatov, Deputy Director – UK Home Office
Donald Spaulding, Executive Director of Corporate Security – Verizon Wireless
Enrique Hernández González, Criminal Intelligence Officer – INTERPOL
Ravi Govindaraju, Executive Director – JPMorgan Chase
Speakers shared how collaboration, data sharing, and AI-driven detection can strengthen consumer protection and rebuild trust in the digital economy. They warned that scammers are becoming more organised and efficient, operating as global businesses, while legitimate organisations must work together to stay ahead through real-time intelligence exchange and coordinated prevention.
The panel also addressed the emotional and societal toll of scams, highlighting the need for cross-sector frameworks that prioritise prevention, victim support, and global data-sharing standards. With hundreds of billions lost annually and AI expanding scammers’ reach, the webinar underscored that unified action is essential to protect consumers worldwide.
Watch the full discussion below to learn how global collaboration and technology can help turn the tide against scams.
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