Launch · Thursday 15 October 2026 · story 14
Apate uses AI agents to bait scammers and gather fraud intelligence
TechCrunch reports that Apate.ai deploys thousands of AI agents that pose as victims across calls, messages, email, and the web to collect fraud intelligence. The startup says customers including Commonwealth Bank of Australia and TPG Telecom use that data to inform anti-fraud measures.
Why it matters. It shows agent fleets can be used not just for workflows, but to engage scammers and turn those interactions into anti-fraud intelligence for banks, telecom companies, and government agencies.
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