Close the Digital Safety Gap.

A Global White Paper on Protecting Older Adults from Digital Fraud at Scale.

Executive Summary

Visual interfaces designed for young, able-bodied users are inadvertently costing the world’s older adults $77.7 billion annually in fraud and scams, a figure highlighted in Nasdaq’s 2024 Global Financial Crime Report. With the global population aged 60 and over projected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030, this design crisis demands urgent, scalable intervention.

Silver Sentinel introduces SageDial, a revolutionary approach that removes the screen as a point of failure. A single, secure phone number transforms any telephone into a safe, voice-first gateway to essential online services.

The Root Cause

The Accessibility-Security Crisis

Common digital interfaces present severe fraud risks due to age-related physical and cognitive changes. These are not user errors; they are systemic design failures.

Reduced Visual Acuity

Fine-print links and low-contrast text exploit vision impairments, leading directly to sophisticated phishing and malware attacks.

Impaired Motor Skills

Small touch targets and complex gestures can cause costly mis-clicks, resulting in unintentional purchases or subscription traps.

Cognitive Overload

Aggressive countdown timers and high-pressure tactics exploit slower processing speeds to enable devastating payment scams.

An Empathy Exercise

Experience the Digital Gap

Engage with these simulations to understand the challenges millions of older adults face online daily.

Simulating Visual Impairment

Low contrast and small text can hide dangerous links in plain sight.

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Simulating Motor Impairment

Unsteady hands make small, clustered buttons a significant hurdle.

Simulating Cognitive Overload

Urgency tactics create panic. Click the button to run a simulation.

The Consequences

A Crisis of Cost and Isolation

A Safer Future is One Call Away. Silver Sentinel invites banks, telecommunication firms, and healthcare providers to join our pilot programs. Let's build a safer, more accessible digital world together.

$77.7B

Lost to Elder Fraud Annually

61%

Face Digital Exclusion

53.9%

75+ Live with Arthritis

The Status Quo

Why Current Measures Fail

Existing safety tools are screen-based and complex, fundamentally failing to address the core accessibility challenges.

Pop-up & Ad Blockers

Browser-only solutions that offer zero protection from the primary vectors of elder fraud: phone calls and SMS scams.

Password Managers & 2FA

Complex systems that require a high degree of technical skill, visual confirmation, and dexterity that can be significant barriers.

“Senior-Friendly” Devices

Simplified interfaces that still rely on screens, steady hands, and reliable data connections, failing to solve the root problem.

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The Solution: SageDial

Instead of attempting to fix a flawed interface, we bypass it entirely. SageDial provides a voice-first gateway to the digital world, turning any phone into an instrument of safety and empowerment.

  • Simple, universal access via any phone.
  • Proactive screening of scams and fraud.
  • Natural language interface requires no technical skill.
What's Next

The Future of SageDial: Our Roadmap

We are continuously expanding SageDial's capabilities to create a comprehensive life companion, focusing on three key areas of innovation.

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Enhanced Financial Security

Deep integration with banking and insurance providers to monitor balances, block fraudulent charges, and automatically negotiate to lower monthly bills.

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Deeper Family Connection

A shared dashboard for family members to receive real-time updates and alerts, along with smart reminders for appointments and important events.

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Life Companion Services

Expanding beyond safety to include travel booking, contractor vetting, and email management, turning SageDial into an indispensable personal assistant.

We are actively seeking partners to join us in building this future. Contact us to learn more.

The Experts

Meet the Team & Advisors

Brian Ley

Brian Ley

Founder & CEO

Gordon Cameron

Gordon Cameron

Chief Risk Officer, Fifth Third Bank

Ken Sunshine

Ken Sunshine

ex-CFO, Virgin Galactic

Scott Collins

Scott Collins

CEO, Link-age

Daniela Luzi Tudor

Daniela Luzi Tudor

CEO, WeConnect

Theeban Rubasingam

Theeban Rubasingam

CEO, Vitality Club

Real-World Impact

Trusted by Families and Individuals

“SageDial helped me recognize an investment scam call before I lost my savings. It was a lifeline.”

- Laura, 72

“I just call SageDial when I need answers. No scrolling, no searching, no stress. It's that simple.”

- Dave, 65

“I feel so much safer knowing my mom can ask SageDial questions without falling for online traps.”

- Kim, 42

“My Vietnamese parents finally have a way to get help in English that feels simple and truly safe.”

- Tran, 55

“I almost called a fake Geek Squad number, but SageDial stopped me before I got scammed. Saved me a fortune.”

- Maria, 73

A Safer Future is One Call Away.

Silver Sentinel invites banks, telecommunication firms, and healthcare providers to join our pilot programs. Let's build a safer, more accessible digital world together.

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