Scammers Exploit Online Education for Financial Aid Fraud

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Heather Brady got a strange question. A police officer asked if she went to college. She learned someone used her name for student aid.

Fraud is growing with online classes and AI. Fake students use chatbots to get money.

The Education Department made a new rule. Students need to show ID to prove who they are.

California had many fake college applications. Scammers stole millions of dollars from colleges.

Some people had their identities stolen. They had to work hard to fix the problem.

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What strange question did Heather Brady get?

A police officer asked if she went to college.

What is happening with online classes and AI?

Fraud is growing with online classes and AI.

What new rule did the Education Department make?

Students need to show ID to prove who they are.

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