Erin West; Watchlist Internet; BBB Win at Scam Fighter of the Year Awards

GASA & ScamAdviser spotlight anti-scam heroes with honors for best individual, organization & toolAMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / January 31, 2024 / The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser have announced the winners of the 20…

GASA & ScamAdviser spotlight anti-scam heroes with honors for best individual, organization & tool

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / January 31, 2024 / The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser have announced the winners of the 2024 Scam Fighter of the Year Awards. Previous years honored a single winner, but the latest edition has diversified to recognize the remarkable efforts of individuals, organizations, and tools in their relentless fight against online fraud and scams.

Scam Fighters 2024
Scam Fighters 2024

Best Scam Fighting Individual

  • Winner: Erin West, Santa Clara County Prosecutor & REACT Task Force, for her exceptional work in combating high-tech crimes, including the disruption of international SIM swappers and fraudulent call centers. Her dedication to addressing sophisticated scams, such as romance investment scams, underlines her significant contribution. Collecting her award, West said, "I can’t stop, won’t stop, until the day I open my email box and find it empty. Every day I’m deluged with victims of pig butchering and I’m gravely concerned about the transnational organized crime that is powered by human trafficking victims. I am so honored to be chosen for this award. It shows me that this work resonates with others and it motivates me to continue. I’m grateful."
  • Runners-up: Pierogi, ‘Scammer Payback’; Nazia Karrim, SAFPS

Best Scam Fighting Organization

  • Winner: Watchlist Internet, Austria-based internet safety platform recognized for its comprehensive approach to providing insights into internet scams and frauds. Established by the ÖIAT, their extensive coverage on a range of topics, from subscription traps to phishing. Watchlist Internet Project Leader, Thorsten Behrens, celebrated by saying, "This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication and support of the community." Head of Research at ÖIAT, Louise Beltzung, praised all nominees, "We all share the same mission – to make the internet a safer place for everyone."
  • Runners-up: BlockchainUnmasked; Trilogy Media

Best Scam Fighting Tool

  • Winner: BBB Scam Tracker (Better Business Bureau), scam reporting and identification tool awarded for its significant impact in empowering consumers to report and avoid scams. BBB Executive Director, Melissa Trumpower, stated, "We’re incredibly proud of BBB Scam Tracker and grateful for this recognition. Thanks to the collaborative work of BBB’s professionals, we estimate that our scam-fighting tool helped people avoid losing $24.3 million in 2023."
  • Runners-up: ÖIAT Fake-Shop Detector Plug-in; Guardio

After public nominations, the jury of anti-scam professionals included Brook Stein (Trend Micro), Chien Fu "Jeff" Kuo (Gogolook), and Jayde Richmond (Australian National Anti-Scam Centre at ACCC), and previous winners, Derek Smythe (Artists Against 419 – AA419) and Ayleen Charlotte (Romance Scam Speaker and Tinder Swindler Victim).

Prof. Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA and ScamAdviser, said, "Thousands of scam fighters across the world don’t get enough credit. Putting the spotlight on these dedicated scam fighters spreads the news of their good deeds and hopefully inspires the next generation of scam fighters."

In October 2023, GASA and ScamAdviser released the Global State of Scams Report, which estimated worldwide losses to scams of $1.026 trillion in 12 months.

Contact Information

Sam Rogers
Marketing Director, Global Anti-Scam Alliance
sam.rogers@gasa.org

SOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)

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Carry1st แถลงถึงการลงทุนเชิงกลยุทธ์ของ Sony Innovation Fund

เคปทาวน์, แอฟริกาใต้, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carry1st ผู้จัดจำหน่ายเกมและแพลตฟอร์มซื้อขายทางดิจิทัลชั้นนำของแอฟริกา ได้แถลงถึงการลงทุนเชิงกลยุทธ์ของ Sony Innovation Fund ซึ่งเป็นบริษัทลูกที่ประกอบธุรกิจเงินร่วมลงทุนของ Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) Carry1st ถือเป็นการลงทุนครั้งแรกของ Sony Innovation Fund: Africa ซึ่งก่อตั้งโดย Sony เพื่อเป็นโครงการริเริ่มในการสนับสนุนการเติบโตของธุรกิจความบันเทิงในแอฟริกา เนื่องด้วยแรงขับเคลื่อนจากปริมาณการปรับใช้เทคโนโลยีที่เพิ่มสูงขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็ว ทำให้อุตสาหกรรมเกมของแอฟริกามีผู้เล่นที่ไม่ซ้ำกันมากกว่า 200 ล้านคน และคาดว่าขนาดของตลาดจะมีมูลค่าสูงกว่า 1 พันล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2024 ตามข้อมูลของ Newzoo และ Carry1st แม้ว่าการดำเนินธุรกิจเครื่องเล่นเกมคอนโซลอย่างเป็นทางการในแอฟริกาจะมีน้อย ทว่าภูมิภาคนี้ก็มอบโอกาสในการเติบโตอย่างไม่น่าเชื่อสำหรับภาคธุรกิจนี้ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในด้านบริการถ่ายทอดสดที่แพร่หลายมากขึ้น “เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นอย่างยิ่งที่ได้ร่วมมือกับ Sony Innovation Fund: Africa” Cordel Robbin-Coker ซึ่งเป็น CEO และผู้ร่วมก่อตั้ง Carry1st กล่าว […]

เคปทาวน์, แอฟริกาใต้, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carry1st ผู้จัดจำหน่ายเกมและแพลตฟอร์มซื้อขายทางดิจิทัลชั้นนำของแอฟริกา ได้แถลงถึงการลงทุนเชิงกลยุทธ์ของ Sony Innovation Fund ซึ่งเป็นบริษัทลูกที่ประกอบธุรกิจเงินร่วมลงทุนของ Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) Carry1st ถือเป็นการลงทุนครั้งแรกของ Sony Innovation Fund: Africa ซึ่งก่อตั้งโดย Sony เพื่อเป็นโครงการริเริ่มในการสนับสนุนการเติบโตของธุรกิจความบันเทิงในแอฟริกา

เนื่องด้วยแรงขับเคลื่อนจากปริมาณการปรับใช้เทคโนโลยีที่เพิ่มสูงขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็ว ทำให้อุตสาหกรรมเกมของแอฟริกามีผู้เล่นที่ไม่ซ้ำกันมากกว่า 200 ล้านคน และคาดว่าขนาดของตลาดจะมีมูลค่าสูงกว่า 1 พันล้านดอลลาร์ในปี 2024 ตามข้อมูลของ Newzoo และ Carry1st แม้ว่าการดำเนินธุรกิจเครื่องเล่นเกมคอนโซลอย่างเป็นทางการในแอฟริกาจะมีน้อย ทว่าภูมิภาคนี้ก็มอบโอกาสในการเติบโตอย่างไม่น่าเชื่อสำหรับภาคธุรกิจนี้ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในด้านบริการถ่ายทอดสดที่แพร่หลายมากขึ้น

“เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นอย่างยิ่งที่ได้ร่วมมือกับ Sony Innovation Fund: Africa” Cordel Robbin-Coker ซึ่งเป็น CEO และผู้ร่วมก่อตั้ง Carry1st กล่าว “ความสัมพันธ์นี้จะช่วยให้ Carry1st ขับเคลื่อนอนาคตของวงการเกมในแอฟริกา พวกเราที่ Carry1st มองว่าตลาดคอนโซลในแอฟริกาได้รับการประเมินศักยภาพต่ำกว่าความเป็นจริงไปอย่างมาก ขีดความสามารถในระดับภูมิภาคอันโดดเด่นของเรา เมื่อรวมเข้ากับความเชี่ยวชาญในด้านเกมและความบันเทิงของ Sony จะทำให้เกิดการผสมผสานสุดทรงพลัง เราหวังว่าจะได้ร่วมสร้างเกมที่ดีที่สุดในโลกแก่ผู้เล่นทั่วแอฟริกาไปด้วยกัน”

“เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นที่ได้ต้อนรับ Carry1st ซึ่งเป็นการลงทุนครั้งแรกของเราในแอฟริกา” Antonio Avitabile กรรมการผู้จัดการ – EMEA, Sony Ventures Corporation กล่าว “เราเชื่อมั่นว่าตลาดเกมในแอฟริกามีศักยภาพที่ซ่อนอยู่อีกมหาศาล ซึ่งเราหวังที่จะได้สัมผัสและมีส่วนส่งเสริมผ่านการลงทุนใน Carry1st ครั้งนี้ เราหวังที่จะได้ทำงานอย่างใกล้ชิดกับทีมผู้บริหารระดับโลกของ Carry1st เพื่อสนับสนุนการเติบโตของบริษัทและสำรวจโอกาสทางธุรกิจที่เป็นไปได้กับบริษัท Sony Group”

เกี่ยวกับ Carry1st
Carry1st เป็นผู้จัดจำหน่ายเกมและเนื้อหาดิจิทัลชั้นนำของแอฟริกา โดยพันธกิจของบริษัทคือการยกระดับการเข้าถึงเนื้อหาอันยอดเยี่ยมในตลาดชายขอบด้วยการแก้ปัญหาที่ยากลำบาก Carry1st ได้พัฒนา ออกใบอนุญาต และจัดจำหน่ายเกม ตลอดจนสร้างรายได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพผ่าน Pay1st ซึ่งเป็นตัวเลือกแพลตฟอร์มการชำระเงินที่เป็นกรรมสิทธิ์ของบริษัทเอง รวมถึงตลาดออนไลน์สำหรับสินค้าดิจิทัลเกี่ยวกับเกม Carry1st ได้ร่วมมือกับ Activision, Supercell และ Riot Games เพื่อช่วยยกระดับการเข้าถึงเกมอย่าง Call of Duty: Mobile และ Valorant อีกทั้งยังได้เปิดตัวเกมต่าง ๆ เช่น Africa Glam (Nanobit), Mancala Adventures, SpongeBob Krusty Cook-Off, Ludo Blitz และ Mine Rescue สำหรับเหล่าเกมเมอร์ในแอฟริกา Carry1st ระดมทุนได้มากกว่า 60 ล้านเหรียญนับตั้งแต่ก่อตั้งในปี 2018 และมี Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), BITKRAFT, Google, Riot Games และ Nas เป็นผู้ลงทุน

เกี่ยวกับ Sony Ventures Corporation
Sony Ventures Corporation บริหารจัดการ Sony Innovation Fund (SIF) ซึ่งลงทุนในบริษัทเทคโนโลยีเกิดใหม่ในทุกระยะ ตลอดจนธุรกิจสตาร์ทอัพที่แก้ไขปัญหาความท้าทายด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมทั่วโลก SIF ร่วมมือกับธุรกิจสตาร์ทอัพที่เป็นการบุกเบิกเพื่อช่วยกระตุ้นการพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีที่พลิกวงการ เปิดตัวธุรกิจใหม่ ๆ และมีส่วนร่วมในด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม พร้อมกับแสวงหาผลตอบแทนจากการลงทุน Sony Ventures Corporation มีสำนักงานใหญ่อยู่ในประเทศญี่ปุ่น เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติมที่ www.sonyinnovationfund.com

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Meteorological Department reveals the upper North Cold weather – temperature drops

Bangkok, Meteorological Department reveals that the upper northern region The weather will be cold and the temperature will drop. As for the lower northern, central and eastern regions, there will be some rain in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Temper…


Bangkok, Meteorological Department reveals that the upper northern region The weather will be cold and the temperature will drop. As for the lower northern, central and eastern regions, there will be some rain in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Temperatures will rise 1-2 degrees with light rain in some places.

Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Westerly winds in the upper level blow over the upper northern region. This makes the area colder and the temperature drops. For the high pressure area or the moderate cold air mass covering Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening. This characteristic causes temperatures in upper Thailand to rise. But there is still cool weather and fog in the morning.

While there are southerly and southeast winds blowing over the lower northern, central and eastern regions. causing some rain in the area. People in the area are asked to take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions. And be careful when traveling through foggy ar
eas.

As for the moderate northeast monsoon blowing over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region, it has weakened. Causing the southern region to still have thunderstorms in some places. As for the lower Gulf of Thailand, there are waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Boaters in the Gulf of Thailand are requested to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms during this period.

Bangkok and surrounding areas have fog in the morning. and temperatures will rise 1-2 degrees Celsius with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius, highest temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thai News Agency

Be On Cloud, a world-class Y series producer, joins with MOC

Nonthaburi, Minister of Commerce Announcing a collaboration with Be On Cloud, a world-class Y series producer, and two famous young actors “My-Apo” to help push Thai products into the domestic and international markets. Hopefully Thai products will g…


Nonthaburi, Minister of Commerce Announcing a collaboration with Be On Cloud, a world-class Y series producer, and two famous young actors “My-Apo” to help push Thai products into the domestic and international markets. Hopefully Thai products will go international along with the business of the movie series industry and related industries as well.

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, attended the press conference: ‘The Ministry of Commerce joins with Be On Cloud, producer of the world-class Y series MOC Promote gender equality Ready to launch a new project, male series “Shine” by two famous young actors, Myf-Apo. Mr. Phumtham has asked to sneak into the vegetable garden of the actors “My-Pakphoom Romsaithong” and ” Apo-Nattawin Wattanakitipat’ which caused a landslide of screams.

‘He is the Minister of Commerce. The duty is to sell things. Providing products from Thai farmers There is an opportunity to be in the market and in the world. He met with Mr. Akkaranan. Kanki
ttinan, Kanchanaburi MP, Pheu Thai Party, recommended the Y series couple My-Apo because they are a very cute couple. I want to do a project together. A collection of love that includes both love for the country and the people who love Nong My-Apo Together, Thai products will advance to world-class products,’ Mr. Phumtham said.

However, the Ministry of Commerce must do something new. outside the original framework After talking with Mr. Kritsada Wittayakajorndej, co-director and executive of B On Cloud, learned about My-Apo’s story, and was impressed that this generation misses the nation. Use your potential and abilities to promote national development. Having someone who loves him very much is a powerful force with great potential. And this year, equal marriage will definitely happen. It comes from the power of love from all of you. Respect humanity Love the way you are Give the small people in society the opportunity to have a chance to succeed.

Mr. Kritsada Wittayakajorndet, co-director and executive of
B On Cloud, said he didn’t want to end with just Man Suang. Movies that are more than just fun can create an economy on a small to large scale. And today I want to bring community products, Thai products, because we are proud to be Thai. If it can be brought to the world level, we will be very proud. and met with MP Golf who spoke about equal marriage I believe that there will be hope for the future of Siam. The Ministry of Commerce has bases in all provinces. and abroad Very surprised by the work related to the Ministry of Commerce. I admire the entire team. They came to the right place. I want to tell everyone to come and help make Thai products prosperous. And you must definitely do it. After this, we will coordinate with the Ministry of Commerce to help select products. We as content creators Support products and help choose them to be included in the chapter. Every province has good things.

Mr. Wittaya Maneenet, spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, said that in 2023 the export value of the movie seri
es industry and related industries is worth 8,000 million baht. By 2024, it is expected to increase to 10,000 million baht, especially in the movie group. And Series Y is expected to increase in value from 1,000 million baht to 2,000 million baht from the cooperation and proactive work of the Ministry of Commerce. It can also push products and services. and tourism Increase economic value by more than 5,000 million baht by 2026 as well.

Source: Thai News Agency

Signed with 3 agencies to upgrade crop insurance with technology

Bangkok, The Minister of Agriculture presided over the signing of cooperation between the Department of Agricultural Extension. Thai General Insurance Association and Thaicom bring science and technology systems Used in crop insurance Able to assess …


Bangkok, The Minister of Agriculture presided over the signing of cooperation between the Department of Agricultural Extension. Thai General Insurance Association and Thaicom bring science and technology systems Used in crop insurance Able to assess damage quickly and Pay compensation to farmers quickly By the Ministry of Agriculture There is a policy to expand the insurance program to cover many types of agricultural products to reduce the budget burden.

Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over the signing of cooperation with the Department of Agricultural Promotion. Thai General Insurance Association and Thaicom Public Company Limited in a project to help disaster-affected farmers By applying science and technology systems to crop insurance. Ready to raise agricultural insurance standards by using space technology to be more efficient. By being honored by Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives presided over the signing ceremony at
the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Captain Thammanat said Under the cooperation of the Department of Agricultural Extension The Thai General Insurance Association and Thaicom, all 3 agencies, will work together to develop the use of science and technology systems in crop insurance. By using Earth Observation Satellite technology, Data Analytics System, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning technology to analyze together with big data such as data on farmer plots, rice varieties, disaster affected areas, and Others, with the important goal of planning and helping farmers affected by disasters receive compensation quickly and correctly. Reduces costs for farmers It also helps the government sector to have accurate information. To be used in planning to deal with disasters in a timely manner. and help reduce risks that will occur in the future as well as helping the government sector manage its budget with full efficiency. In addition, it also has an important objective in Integrate cooperation
in exchanging various information such as information Geospatial information and research to develop the potential of personnel in all three departments to have knowledge and ability. This will lead to helping drive the country’s agricultural industry forward in the future.

Mr. Peeraphan Khothong, Director-General of the Department of Agricultural Promotion, said that The Department of Agricultural Extension has laid out guidelines for driving missions in 2024, emphasizing driving spatial agricultural promotion work. Create high value agricultural products along with using existing resources efficiently. Do agriculture that is environmentally friendly (Low Carbon) and increase green space in the agricultural sector, including changing work methods to use digital technology. and drive the BCG Model, including changing work methods to use digital technology (Digital DOAE) to achieve sustainable and balanced development in both economic, social and environmental dimensions. The Department of Agricultural Extens
ion It is considered the main agency for registering farmers. Receive information on farmers affected by disasters Participate in a committee to assess damage to farmers’ plots affected by disasters. and other operations such as planning assistance and development of agriculture and farmers. Agricultural extension officials have inspected the damaged areas after the disaster. As well as linking information to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives and the Thai General Insurance Association for use in considering compensation payments to farmers who have insurance. This takes some time to complete.

Therefore, in order to make the process of paying compensation faster. Therefore, we have collaborated with Thaicom Public Company Limited and the Thai General Insurance Association. to bring knowledge and expertise Create academic cooperation Jointly integrate and develop guidelines for using science and technology systems in crop insurance. which is considered the starting point and a good opportu
nity to work together in developing a sustainable crop insurance system It is accurate and precise by using satellite technology to survey world resources. artificial intelligence technology Let’s analyze together with big data to use. It creates an incentive for farmers to turn to insurance as another option for managing risks in farming. and is beneficial to government agencies and the public and improves the quality of life of Thai farmers to have a better life. with stability Because the agricultural sector is an important foundation of Thailand’s economic system.

Dr. Somporn Suebthawinkul, President of the Thai General Insurance Association, said that the Thai General Insurance Association It is an organization that cooperates with the government sector in bringing the insurance system to use as a risk management tool for the government sector and farmers. especially the crop insurance project This is a project that the general insurance business is committed to serving as an important mechanism in risk
management. for the Thai agricultural sector To alleviate damage that may occur from natural disasters. It also helps farmers have more stability in their careers. The association acts as a crop insurance project administrator for the government sector in the rice insurance project. and the animal feed corn insurance project Which has been in operation continuously for a total of more than 12 years, which has an overall picture of the performance in underwriting covering over 210 million rai of farmland and paying compensation. The amount is more than 15,066 million baht, divided into

1. The rice insurance project from 2011 until 2022 has an insured area of ??203.7 million rai and has paid compensation in the amount of 14,611 million baht.

2. Animal feed corn insurance project, from 2009 until 2023, has an insured area of ??5.5 million rai and has paid compensation in the amount of 455 million baht.

Throughout the past, the association has developed a crop insurance project. By continuously using technolog
y to drive the crop insurance project. To answer the operational needs of all relevant sectors, including insured farmers, to be taken care of correctly and quickly. To make Thai crop insurance sustainable as follows:

Develop technology to link insurance database systems farmer registration and reporting damage Between the Department of Agricultural Extension Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives with the association in order to consider paying compensation to farmers more accurately and quickly.

Develop a damage reporting system using science and technology in damaged areas that are not in areas declared as emergency disaster assistance zones. Through the ‘Malison’ application so that insured farmers can use this application to report damages with their mobile phones. Continuing to be a Smart Farmer, which will help make agriculture in Thailand sustainable.

Introduction of satellite technology Data analysis systems and AI and Machine Learning systems are used in crop insurance. By collaborati
ng with Thaicom Public Company Limited to analyze data and examine damages in order to continue paying compensation in the crop insurance project. Which has started to be piloted in 6 provinces, including Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi Et and Sukhothai. The results of the study and analysis of such data can be used as guidelines for development, further expansion and expansion of operations in other areas. of the next country There will be work to expand the testing area from 6 provinces, totaling 3 million rai, to 16 provinces, totaling 13 million rai, in order to be able to manage damage surveys to be more comprehensive and efficient.

Mr. Pathompob Suwansiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thaicom PCL, said that Thaicom has important intentions in running its business for stable growth. Along with helping to develop the country to be sustainable. By developing solutions that get Big Data from space to analyze with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to u
se in planning management for the country in many dimensions. Especially the Thai agricultural sector which is an important industry of the country, therefore, joining forces with the Department of Agricultural Extension and the Thai General Insurance Association Therefore, it reinforces the mission of Thaicom. who has brought expertise in satellite business and space technology Let’s expand it to become a platform for crop insurance. To help affected farmers get the most benefit from this project.

The signing of this memorandum of understanding It can be considered as a continuation of the association’s development of such technology. In using science and technology systems in crop insurance to help disaster-affected farmers. with a common goal to continue pushing for the use of technology to assess damages throughout the country.

Source: Thai News Agency