Savi App Protects Consumers From Realistic AI Scams Like Voice-Cloning Kidnapping Ransom Demands
Savi Security raised $7M in seed funding and launched an AI-powered app that detects voice cloning scams, deepfake calls, and AI-generated fraud in real time — protecting families from hyper-realistic AI schemes.
Savi: The AI-Powered Shield Against Voice-Cloning Scams
Savi Security, a new startup founded by brothers with deep cybersecurity and tech experience, has launched an app that uses AI to protect consumers from hyper-realistic AI-generated scams including voice-cloning kidnapping calls, deepfake video calls, and AI phishing attempts. The company raised $7M in seed funding.
The company was founded by brothers Patrick Coughlin (former Cisco/Splunk cybersecurity veteran) and Ryan Coughlin (Apple/Spotify). The personal inspiration came when their mother nearly fell victim to an AI voice-cloning kidnapping scam.
Live Call Monitoring: The Killer Feature
Savi's standout feature is its live-call monitoring system that analyzes phone calls in real time. Using Google's Gemini model via a custom AI gateway, the app can detect voice anomalies, stress patterns, and synthetic speech markers.
Pricing and Accessibility
Savi costs $8/month or $63/year for unlimited family members — designed to be affordable for everyday consumers. The company also offers a free Scam Wise tool that has already received 50,000+ submissions in 4 months.
The Growing Threat of AI Scams
The FTC reports that Americans lost $3.5 billion to AI-powered scams in 2025. Voice-cloning technology has become so convincing that traditional warning signs — "doesn't sound like them" — no longer work.
What Georgian Users Should Know
AI scams are a global problem. Georgian users should be aware that voice cloning scams are becoming more sophisticated worldwide.