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I really like the idea of the shift from scam victims to scam survivors. Happy to see the new initiative of Abigail Bishop of Amazon and Melissa Lanning Trumpower of Better Business Bureau to better support people who were scammed.

🌍 In the opening panel discussion at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, an international supergroup of policy makers convenes in Brussels to assess the Global State of Scams. 🔹 Panel Discussion: Navigating the Global State of Scams Together 🔹 Date & Time: June 24, 10:00 - 10:50 (Day 1) 🔹 Location: SQUARE-BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE, Belgium Distinguished Panelists: 🔹 Glen Prichard, Chief Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering, UNODC 🔹 Aileen Yap, Assistant Director, Singapore Police Force, Anti-Scam Command 🔹 Remi Afon, Executive Director, Golegit Africa 🔹 Toby Evans, Head of Economic Crime, Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) 🔹 Rafael Fernandes, Prosecutor & Chief Planning Officer - Prosecution Office of the State of Minas Gerais (Ministério Público do Estado de Minas Gerais), Brazil 🔹 Andrei Skorobogatov, Head of International and Telecoms Fraud, UK Home Office This discussion aims to: 🔹 Reflect on significant trends in scamming and fraudulent activity across regions. 🔹 Highlight notable successes and initiatives in the fight against scams. 🔹 Propose future strategies to safeguard citizens and stay ahead of scammers. 🔹 Strengthen global partnerships for a coordinated international response. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from global leaders in scam prevention and foster international collaboration. This session will take place following an opening statement by GASS EU 2024 co-hosts from euroconsumers, Marco Pierani & Els Bruggeman, and Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) Managing Director, Jorij Abraham. 🔗 Register Now! https://loom.ly/OJlpWMw #GASS2024 #Summit #ScamPrevention #Policy #GlobalPartnerships #Euroconsumers #Belgium Jekatyerina Maszlova #UnitedNations #Exhibition #Events #Collaboration

🌍 Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024: Global Cyber Investigation Excellence - Law Enforcement Workshop 🚀 Join us for a morning of intense cyber investigation tactics, brought to you by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers! 🔹 Session: Global Cyber Investigation Excellence 🔹 Date & Time: June 25, 10:00 - 13:00 (Day 2) 🔹 Location: SQUARE-BRUSSELS CONVENTION CENTRE, Belgium 🔹 Register Now! https://loom.ly/OJlpWMw Agenda: 10:00 🔬 Peter Hagenaars & Remco Spithoven Explore the scientific methodologies being employed to outsmart scammers, with insights from experts at Politie Nederland and Saxion University of Applied Sciences. 10:20 🧠 Dr. Muktar Bello Uncover the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing crime detection capabilities, presented by a seasoned lecturer from the The University of Salford and a senior forensic consultant at UNODC. 10:40 💶 Matthias Govaerts & Ives Vilain Dive into real-life case studies where digital scams have had tangible effects on the real world, with expert analysis of fake banker scams from Politie Antwerpen. 11:00 🤝 Tomonobu Kaya, INTERPOL Learn about the importance of international cooperation in tackling global cyber threats, with key strategies from INTERPOL. 11:30 ☕ Coffee Break 12:00 🕵️♂️💰 Manu Fernandez & Joan Carles Granja, Mossos d'Esquadra a Esplugues de Llobregat See how a co-ordinated offensive from Spain, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, and Albania was formed to smash a major fake investment scam ring, following a meticulous 5-year European investigation. 12:20 🌍 Caroline & Jethro, Cybercrime Atlas Discover tools, techniques, and methodologies that significantly increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis. 12:40 🏥 Remi Afon, Golegit Africa Find out how Africa is changing lives for the better by showing convicted scammers that they have other options in life with this presentation on Ethical Hacking as a Path to Rehabilitation: Harnessing Skills for Positive Transformation. Join Us: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain insights from top experts in the field of cyber investigation. Enhance your understanding, expand your network, and learn how to effectively combat scams globally. 🔗 Check the Agenda and Register Now! https://loom.ly/OJlpWMw #GASS2024 #Summit #LawEnforcement #ScamPrevention #Exhibition #Netherlands Jorij Abraham #UnitedNations Sheyla Saadat #Belgium #Japan Sam Rogers #Interpol #Spain #Africa

🚨 Attention Amazon Shoppers! 🚨 Beware of fake order alerts! Scammers are targeting unsuspecting shoppers with fake purchase notifications, claiming there's a shipping issue with your order. Stay safe with these tips from Amazon. #amazon #shopping #scam #fraud #phishing

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🌐 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024! 🌐 Hosted by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers, we invite you to join global experts, government officials and industry leaders in the battle against online scams. Learn from the best in the field, including Gogolook and Ministério Público do Estado de Minas Gerais, as they share insights and strategies to protect consumers worldwide. 📅 Save the date: June 24–25, 2024 📍 Location: SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Belgium 🔗 Register today: https://loom.ly/OJlpWMw #scam #fraud #cybersecurity #conference #webinar #Brussels #lawenforcement

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🚨 New Report Alert: The 2024 State of Scams in Sweden 🚨 We are excited to announce the release of the 2024 State of Scams in Sweden report, a comprehensive study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and BioCatch, in association with SSF Stöldskyddsföreningen. Key Findings from the report by Jorij Abraham, Sam Rogers, Clement Njoki, and James Greening, with Gareth Williams: 💰 Swedish citizens lost a staggering $2.75 billion to fraudsters, impacting 0.5% of the nation's GDP. 👥 1-in-8 Swedes have been victims of online scams, with 45% encountering scams monthly. 📉 Confidence in scam detection has significantly decreased, with a 93% increase in scam attempts against the Swedish populace 📈 📥📲 The prevalence of scams through emails, text messages, and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp underscores the sophisticated and wide-reaching methods of fraudsters. 🕵️♂️ 80% of Swedes don't report these incidents! For full insights and to understand how we can combat this growing threat together, visit our website: https://loom.ly/pO2ZpX0 #ScamAwareness #DigitalSafety #GASA #BioCatch #Sweden #Sverige #Svenska #research

🚨 Protect Yourself from Amazon Account Scams! 💳 Did you know? Amazon reveals that over two-thirds of Amazon impersonation scams reported in 2023 were related to fake account issues. Scammers may reach out via unsolicited calls, texts, or emails, claiming fake billing problems or threatening account suspension. Keep your account and information secure with these tips! #amazon #cybersecurity #scam #fraud #phishing #staysafe

🚨 Beware of Amazon Order Scams! 📦 Did you know? Amazon reports that over two-thirds of reported Amazon impersonation scams in 2023 were related to fake order issues. Scammers may use unsolicited calls, texts, or emails, claiming problems with purchases you never made. Stay vigilant! Always verify the authenticity of any communication regarding your Amazon orders. #amazon #cybersecurity #scam #fraud #phishing #staysafe