Charm Security Breaks the ‘Scam Spell’ with $8M Boost to Fight AI-Driven Fraud
Charm Security emerges from the shadows with $8 million in seed funding, ready to charm away scams using AI. The New York-based startup, founded by cyber whizzes Roy Zur and Avichai Ben, aims to disrupt deception with its AI-powered platform, tackling human-centric and social engineering fraud across various sectors.

Hot Take:
In a world where scammers are upgrading from “Nigerian Prince” emails to AI-powered heists, Charm Security is like the superhero cape we all need. They’re saying, “Not today, scam artists!” and handing out digital kryptonite to save the day. It’s all very cloak-and-dagger with a sprinkle of high-tech wizardry—think James Bond meets Silicon Valley.
Key Points:
- Charm Security emerges from stealth with $8 million in seed funding.
- The startup specializes in AI-powered platforms to combat human-centric and social engineering fraud.
- Focuses on preventing scams by analyzing human vulnerabilities and customer risk patterns.
- Platform aims to protect across digital, voice, and in-person channels.
- New funding will help expand talent, product development, and market presence.
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