Scammers Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid: What We Know

Scammers use A.I. to steal millions in financial aid

Scammers are using artificial intelligence to pose as college students and steal millions of dollars of financial aid. FOX's Jodi Goldberg explains how these "students" are hijacking the system.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

Calif. colleges' 'ghost students' may make getting financial aid more difficult

California community colleges are trying to crack down on financial aid fraud.

AI chatbots are stealing student identities to scam financial aid

A new wave of AI chatbots is impersonating students to steal financial aid. Here's how the scam works and how to protect your identity.

AI Chatbots Are Impersonating Students to Steal Financial Aid - WiredFocus

A concerning new trend is emerging in the world of cyber fraud. A recent report reveals how sophisticated AI chatbots are now impersonating students on a massive scale. Their goal is primarily to siphon off college financial aid and, alarmingly, even occupy coveted spots in online courses. This isn’t just theoretical; it’s a rapidly evolving scam that’s costing institutions millions. Plus, it is potentially displacing legitimate students right h…