AI Bots Fuel Financial Aid Fraud Surge in Online College Courses

Written by on June 10, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence and online classes has fueled a surge in financial aid fraud, particularly through the use of “ghost students” — AI-powered chatbots that enroll in online courses to collect aid money.

These bots often cause real students to be locked out of necessary classes and contribute to widespread identity theft. Victims face long, difficult processes to clear fraudulent debts.

Scammers using AI to enroll fake students in online classes, then steal financial aid – ABC News


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