Simulation-based Cybersecurity Awareness Training Against Voice Phishing
ScamAI is a European Erasmus+ cooperation project dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity awareness and real-world resistance to voice phishing through AI-powered simulations, adult education, and behavioral science.
Why voice phishing is different
Voice phishing, also known as vishing, is one of the most personal and difficult-to-detect forms of social engineering. It does not attack only systems or devices. It targets trust, urgency, fear, authority, confusion, and everyday communication habits.
Many cybersecurity awareness programs still rely on passive information, technical terminology, or one-time training sessions. This often leaves people informed, but not sufficiently prepared to act under pressure in real situations.
At the heart of ScamAI lies the development of practical vishing detection and response skills. The project helps learners recognize manipulation patterns, understand how scammers build trust, pause before acting, verify information, and develop safer long-term habits.
Common manipulation triggers
Why ScamAI matters
Voice phishing is becoming more sophisticated, more personalized, and more difficult to recognize. ScamAI responds to this challenge by focusing on realistic practice, active learning, and long-term behavior change.
Increasing sophistication
Voice phishing attacks are becoming more personalized and adaptive. Scammers adjust their language, timing, and scenarios to local contexts.
Real-world preparation
People need more than general warnings. ScamAI provides realistic training that helps learners respond more safely under pressure.
Safer long-term habits
ScamAI moves beyond one-time awareness by helping learners practice safer decisions, repeat safer responses, and build lasting habits.
What ScamAI develops
ScamAI develops practical learning tools, simulations, and training formats that help adults recognize voice phishing, practice safer responses, and build stronger cybersecurity habits.
AI simulations
Interactive role-play scenarios help learners recognize manipulation patterns and practice safer responses in realistic vishing situations.
Blended learning
Accessible learning materials support online, face-to-face, and community-based adult education for different levels of digital confidence.
Vishing taxonomy
ScamAI analyzes voice phishing scenarios across European countries, cultures, institutions, and everyday communication contexts and patterns.
Ambassador Program
Selected participants and educators are trained to share cybersecurity awareness within their communities and organizations.
Habit Hack Summits
Collaborative workshops use behavioral science to design practical interventions that strengthen safer everyday cybersecurity habits.
Learning through realistic practice
ScamAI combines AI-powered role-play simulations, blended learning materials, peer education, and behavioral science-based interventions. Participants do not only learn about scams. They experience realistic situations, reflect on their decisions, receive feedback, and practice safer responses.
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Experience
Learners engage with realistic voice phishing scenarios.
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Reflect
Participants review their decisions and reactions.
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Feedback
Receive clear guidance on safer responses.
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Build habits
Repeated practice supports safer everyday behavior.
A European cooperation project
ScamAI brings together European universities, adult education organizations, cybersecurity and training experts, e-learning developers, and behavioral science specialists to create accessible, practical, and scalable learning resources for diverse adult learners.
Universities
Adult education
Cybersecurity training
E-learning development
Behavioral science
A European cooperation project
ScamAI brings together European universities, adult education organizations, cybersecurity and training experts, e-learning developers, and behavioral science specialists to create accessible, practical, and scalable learning resources for diverse adult learners.
Universities
Adult education
Cybersecurity training
E-learning development
Behavioral science
Impact
ScamAI creates practical value for learners, educators, community organizations, and European cybersecurity awareness networks by turning knowledge into safer everyday behavior.
For adult learners
Practical skills for recognizing and responding to voice phishing attempts.
- Realistic scam scenarios
- Safer decision-making
For older adults
Accessible learning for people with lower digital confidence and higher exposure to scams.
- Simple learning materials
- Peer-supported learning
For educators and organizations
Reusable resources for adult education, community learning, and digital literacy programs.
- Blended curriculum
- Adaptable materials
For Europe
Open and adaptable learning resources for a more coordinated response to voice phishing.
- Cross-country analysis
- Shared resources
Building practical resistance to voice phishing
ScamAI is a long-term investment in practical cybersecurity education. By making its resources accessible and adaptable, the project aims to create impact beyond the project duration.