Scams

Societies are confronting a global, growing and constantly evolving threat. Scam operations are conducted across borders with increasing sophistication, generating substantial financial losses and considerable harm to individuals worldwide.

Addressing this threat effectively requires a structured, multi-stakeholder response — no single country, sector, or organisation possesses the tools or authority to act in isolation.

Mobile operators are committed to protecting their customers through continuous investment in technical defences, intelligence sharing, and the adoption of industry best practices. Nonetheless, effective scam prevention requires coordinated action across the broader digital ecosystem, with responsibility distributed proportionately among operators, platforms, regulators, and governments in accordance with their respective technical capabilities and oversight roles.

Highlighting anti-scam best practice and collaboration

We are taking action, working around the clock, sharing intelligence and best practices.

We all have a part to play and be united against scams. Stand together. Protect together.

Below you can find our policy-focused collateral on this topic. And you can find more information from the GSMA here.

A person looks at a smartphone with concern; text reads "United Against Scams. Stand Together. Protect Against Scams Together.
Scams Policy Overview
Poster titled "United Against Scams" highlights three key measures to fight scams, helping you stay protected. Includes logos and contact details at the bottom for further assistance.
Scams Call to Action
Person in shadowy lighting using a smartphone; text about staying safe from scams and fraud in mobile technology.
Fraud and scams safety report
A man in a plaid shirt works at a computer. Text: "Over $1,000,000,000. That's the GDP of countries—and also the cost of scams each year.
Anatomy of a scam video