GSMA Urges Regional Cooperation Against Scams
The telecom industry body called for stronger cross-border collaboration among carriers, platforms, and governments to tackle online fraud across Asia-Pacific.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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The GSMA urged stronger regional cooperation among telecommunications companies, technology platforms, and governments to combat online scams. The call came at a media roundtable in Manila, where the Philippines was also highlighted for a data-exchange proof of concept with Thailand and Singapore.
Why it matters
Scams frequently cross national borders, so efforts confined to a single country leave gaps that fraudsters can exploit. The Philippines' data-sharing pilot offers a model for how countries might coordinate to identify and prevent fraudulent activity.
The GSMA regional anti-scam task force includes 39 companies from 17 Asia-Pacific countries, among them mobile operators and digital platforms Google, Meta, and TikTok. The Philippines is the first participating ASEAN country to run a data-exchange proof of concept through Globe.
The players
GSMA
The GSMA is the global trade association representing mobile network operators and the broader mobile industry, which runs regional initiatives on consumer protection and fraud prevention.
Globe
Globe is a major Philippine telecommunications company that served as the operator for the country's data-exchange proof of concept with Thailand and Singapore.
The details
The GSMA's regional anti-scam task force brings together mobile operators and digital platforms to share information on fraudulent activity. Cross-border information-sharing is being used to identify and prevent scams, with the Philippines' pilot exchanging data with Thailand and Singapore.
Timeline
- November 4, 2026: GSMA media roundtable held at The Westin Manila.
The Tech Race
The GSMA regional anti-scam task force, which counts 39 companies across 17 Asia-Pacific countries, is the vehicle through which this cooperation is being organized. The Philippines' data-exchange pilot with Thailand and Singapore moves that coalition from policy coordination toward operational information sharing.
Consumers receiving scam calls or messages may see improved fraud blocking as carriers and platforms share information across borders. Users should remain cautious about unsolicited contact, since the surveyed data shows scam concern is already shaping how many people transact.
The takeaway
Cross-border scams demand cross-border responses, and the Philippines' pilot suggests that sharing data between carriers and governments is a practical starting point. Staying skeptical of unexpected messages remains the most reliable personal defense while such systems mature.
Further reading
For more on how fraud is being tackled across borders, explore our Cybersecurity coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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