For the people
who raised us.
SilverSafe AI was born from a tragedy that hit close to home. A close family friend was targeted by sophisticated scammers who convinced him to hand over his life savings. Tragically, the scam didn't stop with him. Believing the opportunity was legitimate, he encouraged other family members to invest as well. Together, they lost everything they had spent a lifetime building.
The financial loss was devastating. The emotional toll was worse. A confident, trusting person suddenly questioned every phone call, every text message, and every conversation. We knew there had to be a better way.
One shared mission.
That experience brought together three people with one shared mission.
Lisa Perez
Speech-Language Pathologist
A speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience serving seniors, Lisa understands the importance of communication, independence, and compassionate care.
Daren Dean
Cybersecurity Professional & U.S. Navy Veteran
Daren is a cybersecurity professional and United States Navy veteran who has spent his career protecting people from digital threats. His experience in cybersecurity helped inspire SilverSafe AI's mission to make trusted guidance available to every senior, every day.
Cleous Hamilton
Entrepreneur
A lifelong entrepreneur, Cleous believes artificial intelligence should be used to solve real problems and improve lives.
Together, we founded SilverSafe with one purpose: to use AI for good by helping protect older adults from scams before the damage is done.
A future where no older
adult faces a scam alone.
We envision a world where no older adult loses their life savings, confidence, or independence because there was not a trusted voice available at the moment they needed one most.
Every day, scammers become more sophisticated. They impersonate banks, government agencies, family members, healthcare providers, and trusted businesses, creating convincing stories designed to pressure older adults into making quick decisions. The technology continues to evolve, and so should the protection available to those most at risk.
SilverSafe was created to change that.
We believe every senior deserves one trusted place to turn before making an important financial decision or responding to a suspicious phone call, text message, email, website, or unexpected request. Instead of asking people to recognize thousands of different scams, we believe protection should be simple. If something does not feel right, ask first.
In 2025, Americans age 60 and older reported more than $7.7 billion in losses to fraud, with the average reported victim losing more than $38,000. Those are the highest financial losses of any age group tracked by the FBI. Those numbers represent more than stolen money. They represent lost confidence, lost independence, and families forever changed.
We do not believe every senior needs another app.
We believe every senior needs one trusted number they can remember when something does not feel right.
That is why we built SAM.
SAM is available through one easy to remember phone number, (844) 8-ASKSAM. There is no complicated technology to learn, no confusing setup process, and no account required to ask for help. When a situation feels suspicious, a senior simply calls SAM, explains what is happening, and receives clear, unbiased guidance before taking action.
SAM only responds when someone asks for help. It never creates urgency, never pressures anyone into making a decision, and never turns a frightening moment into a sales pitch. Its purpose is simple. Help people make safer, more informed decisions.
Our Principles
People Before Technology
Technology should make people feel safer, not more confused. Every feature we build should reduce stress, increase confidence, and make protection easier to access.
Trust Is Earned
Trust cannot be claimed. It must be earned through honesty, transparency, and reliable guidance. Every response should be clear, understandable, and made in the caller's best interest.
Protection Without Fear
Our goal is not to make people afraid of technology or the world around them. We educate, inform, and empower older adults to recognize scams while maintaining their confidence and independence.
Human Dignity
Growing older should never make someone an easier target. Every older adult deserves to make financial and personal decisions with confidence, without fear of embarrassment, manipulation, or exploitation.
Privacy by Design
Personal information belongs to the individual. We collect only what is necessary to provide assistance, protect that information with care, and never share a caller's personal information without their consent, except where required by law.
Always Accessible
Scammers do not keep office hours, and neither should protection. Help should be available whenever someone needs reassurance before making an important decision.
Stronger Together
Protecting older adults is a shared responsibility. We believe the greatest impact comes through collaboration with families, caregivers, financial institutions, healthcare providers, senior living communities, nonprofit organizations, and law enforcement.
Looking Ahead
Our vision extends far beyond building an AI assistant.
We are working toward a future where (844) 8-ASKSAM becomes the most trusted phone number in America for scam prevention. A number that older adults know by heart and that families, banks, healthcare providers, senior living communities, government agencies, and community organizations confidently recommend before someone responds to a suspicious request.
Success for SilverSafe will not be measured by the number of calls SAM answers. It will be measured by the number of scams prevented, the financial losses avoided, the confidence restored, and the peace of mind provided to older adults and the people who love them.
Our mission is simple.
When something does not feel right, no senior should ever have to guess alone.