Call for Applications: ASEAN Guardians Against Scam Program

Call for Applications: ASEAN Guardians Against Scam Program

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August 2, 2026

Four months

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The ASEAN Guardians Against Scam Program is inviting creators from ASEAN Member States to produce engaging digital content that raises awareness about online scams and promotes safer online communities. Over a four-month campaign, selected participants will create monthly content inspired by real scam scenarios, with top performers receiving cash awards of up to USD 500.
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Program Objectives

The program aims to:

  • Increase public awareness of online scams across ASEAN.
  • Promote digital literacy and safe online behaviour.
  • Help communities identify and respond to common scam tactics.
  • Encourage creator-led storytelling based on real scam scenarios.
  • Build a network of digital creators advocating for online safety.
  • Drive public engagement with the Be Scam Ready educational game.

Focus Areas

The initiative focuses on:

  • Online scam awareness
  • Digital literacy
  • Online safety
  • Cyber fraud prevention
  • Community education
  • Social media awareness campaigns
  • Digital storytelling
  • Public engagement
  • Scam prevention education

Program Duration

The campaign runs for four months.

Before the campaign begins, all selected participants must attend an online onboarding session organized by the ASEAN Foundation.

Program Activities

Participants will complete several activities throughout the campaign.

These include:

  • Attending the mandatory online onboarding session.
  • Selecting a different Be Scam Ready game character each month.
  • Creating original content based on each character’s scam story.
  • Publishing awareness content on their social media platforms.
  • Promoting the Be Scam Ready educational game.
  • Reporting campaign progress through monthly check-ins.