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AI CLUSTERED EVENT · 10/15/2026

Apate Deploys Undercover AI Agents to Gather Fraud Intelligence by Simulating Victims

1 reports archived1 independent sourcesupdated 10/15/2026, 02:00:00
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Australian startup Apate deploys thousands of undercover AI agents, rooted in Macquarie University research, that simulate diverse victim profiles to engage scammers. By answering calls and following phishing links, these agents force fraudsters to reveal critical infrastructure details like bank accounts and malicious URLs before victims are harmed, having already wasted 17 years of scammer time.

LATEST/Australian startup Apate deploys thousands of undercover AI agents, rooted in Macquarie University research, that simulate diverse victim profiles to engage scammers. By answering calls and following phishing links, these agents force fraudsters to reveal critical infrastructure details like bank accounts and malicious URLs before victims are harmed, having already wasted 17 years of scammer time.

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  1. TechCrunch AIT2·68 pts
    • Apate's AI agents simulate diverse demographics, accents, and languages to convincingly interact with scammers.
    • The primary goal is obtaining 'pre-crime' intelligence, such as scammer bank accounts, crypto wallets, and impersonated brands.
    • The system has conducted 2.5 million conversations, wasting an estimated 17 years of scammer labor, serving banks and government agencies.
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