Online scams are surging across the Americas, overwhelming enforcement systems and causing billions in losses. In the United States alone, 16.6 billion dollars was lost to scams in 2024, with 859,532 complaints filed, as per the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center's 2024 Internet Crime Report. This marks a 33 percent increase in losses compared to 2023. These numbers highlight the urgent need for coordinated and collaborative action.
The Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2025, hosted at Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia on the 3rd and 4th of December, will bring together public and private sector leaders from across North, Central, and South America. The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) convenes governments, regulators, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, consumer protection bodies, and cybersecurity experts to develop joint solutions across borders and sectors.
Over two days, participants will take part in high-impact plenaries, panel discussions, workshops, and lightning talks covering scam typologies, victim support, policy reform, real-time data sharing, and AI-based defences. Special sessions will explore United States leadership, Canadian strategies, and best practices emerging across the Americas – including insights from the newly launched GASA North America Chapter.
Scams are not confined by borders. They are a continental and global crisis that demands a unified response. The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Americas 2025 is where the Americas come together to take action. Join us to help build the cooperation and coordination needed to protect people and digital economies alike. Only together can we outsmart the scammers.
