YAL.ai Raises $12 Million to Make Digital Communication Scam-Free Worldwide

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Dubai, UAE – UAE-based startup YAL.ai has successfully raised $12 million in Series A funding to further develop its AI-powered platform designed to make digital communication secure and entirely scam-free on a global scale. Marketed as “the world’s most advanced telecom fraud protection system,” YAL.ai adopts a privacy-first, AI-first approach to combat the escalating threats of communication fraud worldwide.

AI Beyond Traditional Scam Filters
Unlike conventional scam detection systems that rely on fixed, static updates, YAL.ai employs self-learning AI directly on users’ devices, allowing it to adapt in real time to emerging fraud tactics. The platform actively blocks fraudulent activities across calls, SMS, messaging apps, and emails in multiple languages, ensuring robust protection against cross-border scams while maintaining strict user privacy and data residency compliance.

Addressing a Global Telecom Fraud Crisis
Telecom fraud has emerged as a global epidemic, resulting in estimated annual losses of $300 billion. Combined with the broader cybercrime landscape—which costs the global economy roughly $1.9 million every second—these scams undermine trust in digital interactions and pose significant risks to the financial security of individuals, enterprises, and governments worldwide.

YAL.ai’s Smart AI Advantage
The platform’s AI continuously learns from every user interaction, ensuring that it remains proactively ahead of fraudsters without depending on outdated rule-based systems. Its multilingual functionality provides protection across diverse regions and languages. Additionally, YAL.ai plans to introduce AI-guided safe replies and advanced discovery features, further reinforcing digital trust and secure communication.

Accelerating Global Expansion with New Funding
With more than 10,000 active users already testing the platform, the $12 million Series A funding will accelerate research and development and support global expansion efforts. YAL.ai aims to set new industry standards for scam-free digital communication. Strategic partnerships with telecom operators, banks, and fintech companies are in the pipeline to extend its fraud prevention capabilities to billions of users worldwide.

A Rapidly Growing Market for Fraud Prevention
The market for telecom fraud prevention is expanding rapidly. In 2023 alone, losses reached $39 billion, up 12% from previous years, as fraud evolved into AI-powered and deepfake voice attacks. Analysts project that the AI-driven fraud management market will grow from $14.7 billion in 2025 to over $65 billion by 2034, at an annual growth rate of 18%. Alongside startups like YAL.ai, industry leaders such as Feedzai and ThreatMark are driving innovation in predictive analytics, behavioral monitoring, and adaptive AI defenses.

By combining advanced AI capabilities with a strong commitment to user privacy, YAL.ai is positioning itself as a leading global player in the fight against telecom fraud, setting new benchmarks for secure and trustworthy digital communication.

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