Detect phone scams
before it's too late.

CallShield protects elderly people from phone fraud — locally, privately and in real time. No cloud, no data transfers.

CallShield
Safe
Suspicious
Dangerous
Safe
CHF 63M+
Reported damage — true figures estimated far higher
21,000+
Reported scam calls per year
75%
of victims are over 60 years old
~10 min
Average duration of a scam call

The new threat

Scams are getting smarter. Protection must too.

AI voice cloning

Scammers can clone a family member's voice in seconds. A short clip from social media is enough.

AI-generated scripts

Large language models create tailor-made conversation flows — more convincing than ever before.

Automation & scale

What used to be individual calls are now thousands of simultaneous, personalised attacks.

Features

Protection that thinks ahead.

Built for Swiss households. Local, understandable and easy to use.

Real-time detection

Detects scam patterns like grandparent scams, fake police and tech support fraud during the call.

100% Local

No cloud, no data transfers. All analysis runs directly on the device — your calls stay private.

Traffic light system

Green, yellow, red — instantly visible. Large display and calm prompts that don't confuse.

Caregiver alerts

Suspicious calls automatically notify family members — without sharing the conversation.

Threats

What CallShield detects.

The most common phone scams in Switzerland — all covered with specific detection patterns.

Grandparent scam / Shock call

"Your grandson had an accident and needs money immediately."

Fake police

"This is the cantonal police. Your bank account is compromised."

Microsoft scam

"We detected a virus on your computer."

TWINT fraud

"Send CHF via TWINT to verify your account."

Investment scam

Cold calls about crypto and trading investments.

Remote access scams

"Install AnyDesk/TeamViewer for support."

How it works

Simply connect. Instantly protected.

CallShield connects between your router and your phone — done.

Connect

CallShield connects to your router. Compatible with Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt.

Incoming call

For every call, CallShield analyses the caller ID and checks it against known patterns.

Real-time analysis

During the conversation, the device detects suspicious phrases and pressure tactics.

Warning & protection

The traffic light shows the risk level. In case of danger, you get clear guidance and family members are notified.

Technology

Privacy by design.

No cloud. No recordings. No compromises.

Privacy

  • All analysis runs locally on the device
  • No call recordings
  • No data leaves your home
  • Compliant with Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG)

Hardware

  • Raspberry Pi 5 based (8 GB)
  • SIP proxy integration via router
  • LED traffic light system (Green/Yellow/Red)
  • Large buttons, optional e-ink display

Detection

  • Rule-based keyword detection
  • Swiss scam pattern database
  • Local speech-to-text analysis
  • High German / Swiss German distinction

Roadmap

Where we stand.

CallShield is developed step by step — from simple rules to intelligent detection.

Current

Validation

Market research, legal review, user interviews

Soon

Proof of Concept

SIP proxy on Raspberry Pi 5, caller ID, notifications

Planned

Rules-based MVP

Keyword detection, Swiss scam patterns, traffic light UI

Planned

STT + Classifier

Speech-to-text, learning detection, dialect analysis

FAQ

What you should know.

No. CallShield processes audio in real time in memory. Nothing is stored, nothing is transmitted. When you end the call, the data is gone.
CallShield is designed as a SIP proxy and compatible with common Swiss routers (Swisscom Internet Box, Sunrise Box, Salt). The exact compatibility list will be expanded during the testing phase.
Not for core features. CallShield works completely offline. An optional internet connection enables rule updates and caregiver notifications.
No. Family members only receive a notification that a suspicious call is taking place — no audio content, no transcripts. The user's privacy is preserved.
The price is not yet set. Our goal is a one-time purchase price without ongoing subscription costs. We are also exploring partnerships with organisations like Pro Senectute for subsidised devices.

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