Globe calls for global unity against scams and cyber fraud
Globe Telecom is calling for tighter cross-border cooperation to combat online scams as fraud losses in the Philippines hit $8.1 billion.
The Ayala-led telco raised this concern at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2025 in Singapore. More than 1,000 participants from across the region attended the event. Globe urged them to view cybercrime as a global threat that demands unified action.
Derick Adil, Globe’s head of AI and privacy governance, said cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to deceive people faster than ever. He noted that technology makes scams evolve quickly, forcing industries to adapt fast.
Globe reported that it has already blocked over 9 billion scam messages before they reached customers. The company also works with banks to share data that helps detect fraud patterns. It continues to coordinate with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center under the Department of Information and Communications Technology for broader enforcement.
“Scams don’t stop at borders, and neither should our defenses,” Adil said. He emphasized that fighting fraud requires the cooperation of governments, businesses, and communities.
Globe said companies are becoming major targets, too. Research from Fortinet and IDC found that 78 percent of Philippine organizations faced AI-powered attacks in the past year.
Across Southeast Asia, cyber incidents rose by 29 percent, with ransomware and phishing cases leading the increase. Globe said that regional and international alliances are key to building stronger defenses and protecting both consumers and enterprises from growing digital threats.
