2025 NATIONAL SCAM AWARENESS WEEK UNDERWAY

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica DPM, officially launched Fiji's National Scam Awareness Week 2025, highlighting the Government's strong commitment to protecting Fijians from the growing threat of online scams and cyber fraud.

Speaking at the opening ceremony in Suva, DPM Kamikamica emphasised that scams are no longer minor consumer issues, but national security threats that undermine trust, exploit vulnerable citizens, and destabilise small businesses.

"Scams are already in our inboxes, our phones, and our communities. We must act decisively - together - to make Fiji a scam-free nation," he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister announced several key initiatives, including:

• -The development of Fiji's first National Anti-Scam Roadmap, in partnership with the Consumer Council of Fiji and the Pacific Digital Economy Programme.

• -The introduction of targeted amendments to the Online Safety Act and Cybercrime Act to strengthen enforcement and penalties.

• -The upcoming launch of a national scam reporting and analytics platform in early 2026.

• -Progress toward a Data Protection Act to safeguard citizens' personal information.

DPM Kamikamica reaffirmed that Fiji's response will be whole-of-government and globally aligned, with Fiji soon joining the UN Convention against Cybercrime.

He commended the Consumer Council of Fiji and development partners, including the United Nations, European Union, Australia, and New Zealand for their ongoing support in building digital safety and resilience.

"Working together for a scam-free Fiji is not just a slogan , it is our mission," the Deputy Prime Minister concluded.