Netsafe has launched an AI chat bot that will scam scammers. 

It lets people forward suspicious emails to Netsafe - which uses Chat GPT to start a never-ending conversation with the scammer.

ReScam's first version was launched a few years ago, allowing simple exchanges.

Netsafe CEO Brent Carey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We've wasted six days of scammers time."

Carey said "I've got one on the hook -  we're up to 62 back and forwards."

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Netsafe has launched an AI chat bot that will scam scammers.  
It lets people forward suspicious emails to Netsafe - which uses Chat GPT to start a never-ending conversation with the scammer. 
ReScam's first version was launched a few years ago, allowing simple exchanges. 
Netsafe CEO Brent Carey told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We've wasted six days of scammers time."
Carey said "I've got one on the hook -  we're up to 62 back and forwards."
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Brent Carey: Netsafe CEO on new tool ReScam to fight scammers

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