Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says

Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.

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2026-10-30 16:53 · Ars Technica AI
Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says

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