Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Global Initiative Launched to Combat Online Scams
Thailand and the United Nations recently held a big meeting in Bangkok to fight online scams.
These scams trick people out of money and are a big problem worldwide.
The meeting brought together many countries and companies like Meta and TikTok.
They made a plan to work together to stop scams, protect people, and teach everyone about the dangers.
The scams use fake investments and fake relationships to steal money, and they are a big issue in Southeast Asia.
The group hopes that more companies will join them to make the internet safer for everyone.
Thailand and the UN launched the Global Partnership Against Online Scams to combat worldwide online fraud.
The initiative includes political commitment, law enforcement, victim protection, and public awareness.
Meta and TikTok participated, highlighting the role of private sector partnerships in fighting scams.
Scam centers in Southeast Asia caused victims to lose between $18 billion and $37 billion in 2023.
The conference was attended by over 300 participants from nearly 60 countries, emphasizing global collaboration.
- Who
- Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNODC, Meta, TikTok, and participating countries
- What
- Launch of the Global Partnership Against Online Scams
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Why
- To combat the spread of online scams and protect victims globally
- Initiative Name
- Global Partnership Against Online Scams
- Organizers
- Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNODC
- Participating Countries
- Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Peru, United Arab Emirates
- Private Sector Participants
- Meta, TikTok
- Estimated Annual Scam Losses (2023)
- $18 billion to $37 billion
- Conference Attendance
- 300+ participants from nearly 60 countries
- Key Focus Areas
- Political commitment, law enforcement, victim protection, public awareness, cross-border collaboration