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'Ghost students' accused of stealing millions in financial aid

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The Washington Post reports that alleged 'ghost' students — fake enrolments created in real students' names — are accused of stealing millions of dollars in US financial aid. Fraudsters allegedly use the phantom identities to collect aid funds without ever attending classes, prompting colleges to tighten verification of applicants.

Why now: Fresh reporting on large-scale financial aid fraud using fake student identities is drawing wide attention.

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• DOJ Makes Arrests in FAFSA “Ghost Student” Scheme · Inside Higher Ed
• Alleged ‘ghost’ students accused of stealing millions in financial aid · The Washington Post

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