About this event
Romance scams are rising across the Asia-Pacific, causing serious financial and emotional harm.
This webinar brings together experts from research, industry, and policy to explore how romance scams operate, who is most at risk, and how collaboration can strengthen prevention, platform safety, education, with a special bonus session focused on victim recovery and healing.
Agenda
🎯Welcome & Introduction
🎯Romance Scam Landscape in APAC — Who’s at Risk & How Scammers Operate
🎯 Romance Scam Fusion Cell — Education & Disruption
🎯Dating Smart — Keeping Users Safe from Scams
💕 Bonus Session: From Trauma to Healing — Romance Scam Recovery
Hosted by
Brian D. Hanley has 25+ years of experience across Asia-Pacific. He leads APAC efforts at the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Previously he led regional programs at Internews and served as a governance advisor with USAID. He has an MIA from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is a non-profit dedicated to protecting consumers from online scams. We unite governments, industry, and experts to share insights, strengthen collaboration, and advance effective anti-scam solutions worldwide. Learn more at gasa.org.