Free Scam Ready ASEAN Resource Hub Launched To Prevent Digital Scams

The ASEAN Foundation has introduced the Scam Ready ASEAN Resource Hub, a digital platform offering educational resources on online scams, said the ASEAN Foundation in a press release.

In collaboration with Google.org, the free resource hub is tailored to empower Malaysians and individuals throughout Southeast Asia with the necessary knowledge and tools to recognize and thwart scams, according to the announcement.

The Scam Ready ASEAN programme, which the hub is a part of, integrates the Scam Ready ASEAN curriculum, meticulously crafted with assistance from the Internet Society (ISOC) and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), and incorporates local insights from regional implementing partners.

The platform showcases Google’s Be Scam Ready game, an interactive tool designed to enhance users' awareness of prevalent scams and facilitate safer decision-making in real-world scenarios. In addition, Google has recently introduced Bahasa Malaysia support through its partnership with the #JanganKenaScam campaign.

Beyond the game, the hub provides a diverse array of courses customized for different age groups, covering not only scam identification but also prevention and response measures, as well as guidance on supporting victims.

Furthermore, the hub features a directory of scam reporting hotlines and assistance centers across all 11 ASEAN Member States.

The Scam Ready ASEAN initiative was initiated in 2025 in response to the escalating incidence of scams in the region. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), scams in Southeast Asia accounted for approximately US$23.6 billion (~RM96 billion) in losses during 2024. In Malaysia specifically, financial losses due to scams reached RM2.97 billion in the previous year.

The programme, established with a US$5 million (~RM20 million) investment from Google, aims to reach three million individuals and is set to conclude in 2027. So far, it has collaborated with 20 local implementing partners across the region and trained 2,332 Master Trainers to educate at least 550,000 learners.

Malaysians interested in accessing the Scam Ready ASEAN Resource Hub can visit the official website. While the learning modules are available free of charge, users must create an account to access them.