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Scams calls or texts aren’t just a nuisance — they can also be financially devastating. And people in Asia Pacific feel it acutely, having lost an estimated $688 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the world’s losses.
Recognizing that sophisticated, cross-border criminal networks demand a cross-sector response, we convened industry partners, policymakers and law enforcement at Google’s annual Online Safety Dialogue event in Taiwan to find collaborative ways to tackle this critical challenge. Here’s what we announced at the event: