Savi Security Blog
Scam Awareness
How scams work, how to spot them, and how to protect the people you love.
Gift Card Scams That Target Seniors: The Payment Demand Pattern
Any call demanding payment by gift card is a scam without exception. We break down why scammers use this method and how families can prepare.
Area Code Spoofing and Why Your Caller ID Cannot Be Trusted
Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. Understanding spoofing is the first step to not being fooled by it.
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Phone Scams Without Embarrassing Them
The conversation matters as much as the technology. Advice for adult children who want to protect a parent without making them feel vulnerable.
What to Do Immediately After Sending Money to a Scammer
If a payment has already been made, acting fast matters. A step-by-step guide for the first 48 hours after a phone scam succeeds.
Medicare and Social Security Impersonation Calls: The Scripts Callers Use
Scammers posing as government benefit agencies follow consistent scripts. Knowing those patterns takes away the power of the call.
Romance Scam Warning Signs That Start on the Phone
Many romance scams begin with a phone call, not a dating app. Recognizing early patterns can stop months of trust-building before money enters the conversation.
The Utility Shutoff Scam: How Callers Create Fake Emergencies
A caller warns your power will be cut in 30 minutes unless you pay immediately. Here is why this pressure tactic works and what to listen for.
IRS Impersonation Calls: Seven Things the Real IRS Never Does by Phone
The IRS has published a clear list of actions it will not take on an initial call. Scammers rely on most people not knowing those rules.
How Savi Detects AI-Generated Voices During a Call
Detecting a synthetic voice requires looking at patterns in milliseconds of audio. A look at what our on-device model actually measures.
A Family Safety Plan for Protecting Older Relatives From Phone Fraud
A coordinated approach across devices and family members closes the gaps that individual vigilance misses. A starter plan any family can adapt.
The Rise of Smishing: Why SMS Phishing Has Grown on US Mobile Networks
Smishing volume in the US has grown significantly as voice-call filters improved. A look at why texts became the next frontier for fraud and how mobile detection is catching up.