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Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence

TechCrunch AI·October 14, 2026·1 min read

Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence

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Apate.ai deploys AI agents that intentionally engage with scammers to collect intelligence on fraud tactics and schemes. Unlike typical AI implementations focused on productivity, these agents pose as potential victims to gather data on fraudulent operations and methods.

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Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.

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