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    • Global Online Scam Summit 2021

    Online scams are the most reported type of crime. Most countries now state that between 20 to 30% of all crimes reported are related to online fraud. This is only the tip of the iceberg, as only 3% to 7% of all scam victims report the crime to law enforcement. With nearly $ 50 billion lost last year and an expected growth of 40%, new ways have to be found to turn this tide.

    On the 3rd and 4th of November 2021, the 2nd Global Online Scam Summit (GOSS) was held. The goal of the GOSS is to help governments, consumer authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and (cybersecurity) companies share knowledge and insights on fighting online scams and fraud more effectively and efficiently. More than 1,000 people registered for the event.

    Below you can find all the presentations held. If you are interested in joining as a guest or speaking next year, please contact us.

    13:00 - The State of Cybercrime

    13:00: Welcome by APWG, GCA & Scamadviser
    13:10: State of Scams - Jorij Abraham, General Manager Scamadviser (video | presentation)
    13:35: State of Phishing - Foy Shiver, Deputy Secretary-General APWG (video)

    14:00 - Trends in Scams

    14:00: Scam Sweatshops in Asia - Hieu Minh Ngo, cybersecurity expert & former cybercriminal and convicted Hacker Chong Lua Dao (video | presentation)
    14:12: To Scam or To Be Scammed - Dr. Pavan Duggal, Advocate supreme court India, president Cyberlaws (video | presentation)
    14:24: BAIT! Scamming the Scammers - Anthony van der Meer, Investigative Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker (video)
    14:36: Online Purchase Scams - Melissa Trumpower, Executive Director, BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (video | presentation)
    14:48: Scams in Brazil - Guilherme Martinatti Favaro, Head of Fraud Prevention, Santandar Brazil (video)

    15:00 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get coffee) in the plenary room one or one of the break-out rooms:

    15:15 - Scams from the Front-Line

    15:15 Fighting scams by Extension - Jon Clay, VP Threat Intelligence & Cecile Chen, Global Product Marketing and Business Strategy Manager, Trend Micro (presentation)
    15:25 DarkPath Scammers - Dmitry Tiunkin, Head of Digital Risk Protection Europe Group IB (video | presentation)
    15:35 Taking down Scams as a Service - Tomasz Struk Director EBRAND (video | presentation)
    15:45 Blocking Scammers before they Scam - Perry Roach, CEO Netsweeper (video | presentation)
    15:55 Detect & Prevent - Raz Abramov, CTO EverC. (video)
    16:05 Mapping Scam Networks Effectively - Mario Rojas, cyber security expert Maltego (video | presentation)

    16:15 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get coffee) in the plenary room or the break-out rooms:

    16:30 - Scams on Platforms

    16:30 Fraudulent Advertising, Christina Mitropoulos, Director Brand Protection & Manufacturing Initiatives American Apperal & Footwear Association (video | presentation)
    16:40 Scams Running Rampant, Dr. Augustine Fou, independent Anti-Ad Fraud Consultant, FouAnalytics (video | presentation)
    16:50 Phishing Landscape 2021: The Who, Where, and How Much of Phishing, Greg Aaron, President Illumintel (video | presentation)

    17:00 - Preventing Platform Misuse

    A discussion on how we can combat scammers misusing platforms led by Phil Roberts, Director of Technology Global Cyber Alliance with participants from (video):

    17:30 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get a drink).

     

    13:00 - Increasing Cybercrime Awareness

    13:00: Global Problem; Local Solution - Tushar Bhagat, Founder SAFECOM Internet and Ecommerce Safety Foundation (video | presentation)
    13:10: Increasing Cyberawareness in Africa - Confidence Staveley, Executive Director CyberSafe Foundation (video | presentation)
    13:20 A Cybercrime Fighting Chatbot - Rory Innes, CEO The Cyber Helpline (video | presentation)
    13:30: Protecting consumers via DNS - Tanya O'Callaghan, Vice President, Community Investment, Policy and Advocacy Canadian Internet Registration Authority (video | presentation)
    13:40: Scam Awareness in Mexico - Pablo Corona Fraga, Deputy VP of Cybersecurity, Mexican Internet Association (AIMX) (video | presentation)
    13:50: Identifying Phone Scammers - Fredrik Kjell, COO Truecaller (video | presentation)

    14:00 - Helping Scam Victims

    14:00: Why do consumers get scammed (or not)? - Jack Whittaker, Cybercrime PhD Researcher University of Surrey. (video | presentation)
    14:10: Scam Fighting: Collective Efforts for Consumer Benefits- Mohammed Iraqi, Programs & Initiatives Manager, Consumer Protection Association Saudi Arabia (video | presentation)
    14:20: Consumers deserve Better - Katie Lips, Head of Digital & Scams Policy, Which? (video | presentation)
    14:30 Getting your Money Back - Nicola Staub, CEO CYBERA (video | presentation)
    14:40: Peer Support for Romance Scams - Cindy Liebes, Chief Program Officer, Cybercrime Support Network (video | presentation)
    14:50: Statistics of Attacks within LAC region - Graciela Martinez, Head of LACNIC CSIRT. (video | presentation)

    15:00 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get coffee) in the plenary room or one of the break-out rooms:

    15:15 - Fighting Scammers Better

    15:15: Anti-Phishing Efforts in Japan, Katsumi Ono, Economic & Financial Cybercrime Team Leader, Japan Cyber Crime Centre (JC3)
    15:27: Fighting Scammers in Bulgaria, Vladimir Dimitrov, Head of the Bulgarian CyberCrime Unit
    15:39: Cooperation is a Must - Peter Depuydt, Head of Office Europol
    15:51: Collaboration: Scamfighting in the USA and Beyond - Donna Gregory, Unit Chief IC3, FBI Internet Complaint Center (IC3)
    15:03: 165 Anti-fraud Hotline Service, Glen Kuo-Lun Hong, Section Chief Criminal Investigation Bureau, National Police Agency of Taiwan (video | presentation)

    16:15 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get coffee) in the plenary room or one of the break-out rooms:

    16:30 - How to Win the War?

    A discussion on how we can combat scammers misusing platforms led by Foy Shiver, Deputy Secretary-General APWG with as participants (video)

    17:15 - Wrap-Up Surprise

    What are the plans of APWG, the Global Cyber Alliance, and Scamadviser for next year?

    17:30 - Virtual Networking

    Opportunity to meet like-minded people (and get a drink).