Global State of Scams 2022: Domain Crawler and Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s Insightful Webinar
On October 25, 2022, DomainCrawler and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance hosted an informative webinar on the current state of online scams. The event featured an in-depth presentation of the Global State of Scams Report 2022 by Prof. Jorij Abraham and Rickard Vikström.
Online Scams: A Rising Threat
Online scams are increasingly pervasive. In many developed countries, 20% to 30% of all reported crimes are related to online fraud, revealing a vast and growing issue. Both individuals and businesses experienced significant losses, totaling nearly $50 billion last year.
The Role of Internet Infrastructure in Facilitating Scams
The current infrastructure provided by hosting companies, SSL certifiers, e-commerce platforms, email providers, registries, and registrars makes it easy for scammers to operate. This infrastructure allows for the quick, cheap, and anonymous setup of fraudulent online activities.
The Need for Unified Action
Addressing online scams requires a united effort from the internet community. The webinar explored the global and local scenarios of online scams, reviewed ongoing efforts, and discussed future strategies.
Speakers and Their Expertise
- Rickard Vikström: A prominent European internet entrepreneur and founder of DomainCrawler, Holm Security, Wincher, and Internet Vikings. Since 2008, DomainCrawler has built one of the largest web data databases, aiding various organizations in combating online abuse.
- Prof. Jorij Abraham: With a background dating back to 1997 in eCommerce, Abraham has served as Director of Research & Advice at both the Dutch Ecommerce Association and the European Ecommerce Association. As the Managing Director of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, he is committed to protecting consumers from online scams.
Webinar Highlights
The webinar, part of DomainCrawler’s ongoing mission to combat online fraud, was divided into three main sections:
- Keynote Presentation by Prof. Jorij Abraham
- Overview of the global online scams and cybercrime situation.
- Examination of how different countries prevent, report, and combat scams.
- Strategies for individual, business, and governmental protection against fraud.
- Panel Discussion with Rickard Vikström and Prof. Jorij Abraham
- Challenges in effective anti-scam efforts.
- Balancing personal data protection with anti-scam measures.
- Responsibilities in conducting due diligence for domain name procurement.
- Enhancing communication among brand protection agencies, registries, and registrars.
- Utilization of data by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight scammers.
- Q&A Session
- An interactive segment where attendees had their questions answered by the speakers.
Recording Available
For those who missed the live event, you can now watch the full recording on YouTube. Click the link below to view the webinar and gain valuable insights into combating online scams:
Watch the Global State of Scams 2022 Webinar Recording
Rickard Vikström expressed his enthusiasm: “We are excited to have hosted this webinar. It’s crucial for our internet community to recognize and address the issue of online scams. We hope this event has provided valuable strategies and insights for a united effort against fraud.”
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About Domain Crawler
Founded in 2021, Domain Crawler combines industry expertise, a global approach, and up-to-date innovative solutions. With one of the most comprehensive and frequently updated databases in the world, Domain Crawler is able to provide enterprises with accurate web data, allowing them to fight cyber fraudsters, prevent brand infringements, conduct comprehensive market research, understand the competition, and enable the best data-driven businesses decisions.
