Cybersecurity Expert Rob Embers Launches CallFort to Combat Ameri

Rob Embers, CEO of CallFort

CallFort

Company launches new consumer protection platform designed to stop fraudulent calls, protect personal data, and restore trust in phone communication

The real threat today is access. Access to your phone, your attention, your data, and ultimately your identity. The scam epidemic isn’t just a fraud problem. It’s an access problem.”

— Rob Embers, CEO of CallFort

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Phone scams are no longer just an annoyance. They have become one of the fastest-growing threats facing American consumers. According to publicly available Federal Trade Commission data, Americans reported losing $2.59 billion to phone scams in 2024 alone. Security experts believe the true number is significantly higher, as many victims never report losses due to embarrassment, confusion, or fear.

At the center of this growing crisis is Rob Embers, cybersecurity expert, technology industry leader, and CEO of CallFort, a company focused on fighting back against the modern scam economy. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT services, and technology consulting, Embers has spent decades helping organizations strengthen security procedures and defend against evolving digital threats. Since 2012, he has advised companies on cybersecurity and risk management and has been featured as a subject matter expert at industry conferences and in media discussions surrounding digital security. Now, he is bringing that same protection mindset directly to consumers.

“The average person is being targeted every single day by increasingly sophisticated scams,” said Embers. “What started as robocalls has evolved into organized fraud powered by stolen data, spoofed phone numbers, and artificial intelligence. People deserve protection before the damage happens, not after.”

After years of helping businesses defend against cyber threats, Embers saw a growing need for similar protections at the…

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