Savi Security launches app to combat AI scams targeting consumers with advanced fraud tactics

On Tuesday, Savi Security introduced its new app aimed at safeguarding consumers against increasingly sophisticated AI-generated scams. Founded by brothers Patrick and Ryan Coughlin, the startup has raised $7 million in seed funding to tackle the growing threat of scams that use advanced technology to deceive everyday people.

Brothers launch innovative security solution

Patrick and Ryan Coughlin, both with extensive backgrounds in technology, were motivated to create Savi after a distressing incident involving their mother. Two years ago, she received a call from an impersonator claiming to have kidnapped her daughter, using a spoofed number and voice. Fortunately, the call turned out to be a scam, but it highlighted the urgent need for effective consumer protection.

“What has fundamentally changed in the underlying cybercriminal economy is that we are now able to leverage the same sophistication that was once aimed at government agencies and Fortune 500 companies against consumers,” said Patrick Coughlin. The brothers realized that the advent of affordable and powerful AI tools made it easier for scammers to target individuals.

Features of the Savi app designed to detect scams

The Savi app, available for both iPhone and Android, offers a range of features to help users identify potential scams. It can screen texts, voicemails, and incoming calls, but its standout capability is live-call monitoring. During a suspicious phone call, users can add a Savi agent as a listener to detect behavioral tells that indicate fraud.

The app operates on a subscription model, charging $8/month, or $63/year, which covers an entire family without a cap on the number of users. This pricing structure allows families to protect their loved ones, including children and elderly relatives, under one account.

Growing prevalence of AI scams and consumer vulnerability

According to the FTC, individuals reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. While older Americans are often the primary targets, research indicates that Gen Z is also becoming increasingly vulnerable, falling for text scams about 25% of the time.

The Coughlin brothers previously launched a free website called Scamwise, which allowed users to anonymously submit suspicious communications. This platform has seen over 100,000 submissions, providing valuable data to train Savi’s AI detection model. By utilizing this data and advanced AI technologies, Savi aims to create a robust defense against the evolving landscape of AI-driven scams.