Apate uses undercover AI agents to gather fraud intelligence from scammers

Apate.ai deploys thousands of AI agents disguised as victims to engage with scammers through calls, messages, and phishing links. These agents aim to elicit sensitive information from fraudsters, such as bank accounts, crypto wallets, and phone numbers. The company reports wasting 17 years of scammers' time across 2.5 million conversations, providing this intelligence to clients including banks, telecom companies, and government agencies to enhance anti-fraud measures.