Stop phone scams before they stop you
Boontel listens for scam cues during calls and texts, then warns you and your family in real time — so you can hang up, not hand over.
What we detect
- Gift‑card payment requests
- “Urgent” or threatening language
- Government/bank impersonation
- OTP / code harvesting
- Suspicious links
Families who trust Boontel
“Mom nearly read a code to a scammer. Boontel warned her and texted me. Crisis averted.”
— Sarah P.
“The alerts are simple and clear. I know when to hang up.”
— John M.
“As a caregiver, the weekly summary is gold. I see trends and keep Dad safe.”
— Aisha K.
Everything you need to stay safe
Live call warnings
We analyze conversation cues in seconds and show a clear, senior‑friendly warning when something sounds wrong.
SMS scam filter
Links, “urgent” messages, and code requests are flagged with guidance on what to do next.
Caregiver alerts
Invite a trusted family member to receive high‑risk alerts and a weekly summary — peace of mind for everyone.
Security & Compliance
🔒 Consent‑first
Clear onboarding and an audible indicator when required. You’re in control at all times.
🧾 Data minimization
We analyze call transcripts and SMS only during activity and avoid storing full audio by default.
🇺🇸 US‑focused
Built for US seniors. Designed to align with app store policies and relevant consent laws.
Why families choose Boontel
Built for seniors
Large text, clear colors, and simple buttons. Warnings are impossible to miss.
Caregiver peace of mind
We notify the right person instantly when a scam is detected — not after the damage is done.
Privacy by design
Analysis happens only during active calls/messages and we don’t store full audio by default.
How Boontel works
Give consent and grant permissions. We only analyze during active calls or incoming messages.
If the app hears scam patterns, you’ll see a clear on‑screen warning to hang up or be cautious.
Your caregiver gets an alert and weekly summary so they can follow up and help.
In the words of our users
“Boontel’s warning popped up mid‑call and saved my mom $500.”
— Local caregiver
“The alerts are simple and fast. It helped my dad hang up on a scammer.”
— Family member
“Easy to set up and it really works.”
— Senior user
Get started in 3 minutes
Common questions
Does it block every spam call?
We focus on scam language and risky behavior. We also support trusted contacts to reduce false alarms.
Will this drain my battery?
No. Analysis runs only during calls or when messages arrive, and heavy work is offloaded efficiently.
Is my data private?
Yes. We don’t store full audio by default. You’re in control and can delete data any time.
Does it work for iPhone and Android?
Yes. We support both. iOS uses advisory and system extensions per Apple rules.