ScamBlocker

Introduction to ScamBlocker

ScamBlocker is an AI-powered communication protection system designed to prevent scam calls from reaching vulnerable individuals, particularly older adults who rely on landlines or mobile phones. With 47% of all UK landline calls identified as scams and 78% of victims being over the age of 65, ScamBlocker intercepts unknown calls in real time using artificial intelligence to analyze caller intent before the call connects. The service is specifically engineered to protect users from common fraud types such as HMRC impersonation, fake bank alerts, Amazon-related scams, and technical support fraud.

The product integrates seamlessly with existing phone services, allowing users to retain their current number and provider while adding a layer of intelligent screening. It supports both landline and mobile use cases through dedicated hardware adapters or eSIM technology, ensuring broad accessibility. Designed for families and caregivers, ScamBlocker provides monitoring tools that enable remote oversight without compromising the user’s independence.

Key Takeaways

• Uses AI to block scam calls in real time before they reach the recipient
• Includes Payment Blocker™ to supervise financial transactions over the phone
• Supports both landline and mobile numbers with minimal setup
• Learns trusted contacts over time to reduce false positives
• Provides family dashboard for monitoring call safety and alerts
• Offers GDPR-compliant, UK-based call processing
• Compatible with Power of Attorney and dementia care scenarios

How ScamBlocker Works

When an incoming call arrives from an unknown number, ScamBlocker intercepts it before it reaches the user. The system answers with a recorded voice asking, "Who's calling please?" This creates the impression that the user has answered, but behind the scenes, the AI analyzes the caller’s response in real time for signs of fraudulent intent, including urgency language, pressure tactics, and known scam patterns specific to the UK.

Based on this analysis, the system assigns a risk score and determines whether to allow the call to proceed, block it, or flag it for further review. If the call involves potential payment requests or contract discussions, Payment Blocker™ activates and notifies a designated contact (such as a family member) to join the conversation and approve or decline the request. Trusted callers are automatically recognized after repeated legitimate interactions, enabling them to bypass screening in future.

Core Benefits and Applications

ScamBlocker is ideal for adult children seeking to protect aging parents, especially those with cognitive vulnerabilities or limited digital literacy. It is also applicable in professional caregiving environments where oversight is required. By stopping scams proactively rather than reporting them retroactively, ScamBlocker shifts the paradigm from reactive alerting to preventive intervention.