Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says
2026-10-30 · Ars Technica
Scammers are using AI to fabricate entire fake student identities — "ghost students" — to siphon millions in federal student loan money through FAFSA. The DOJ is now cracking down, which means real students get to enjoy even more bureaucratic hell applying for financial aid. Nothing says 'innovation' like AI making it harder for actual humans to get an education.