The rise of artificial intelligence and the popularity of online classes have led to an explosion of financial aid fraud. Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ ghost ...

Scammers frequently use AI chatbots to carry out the fraud, targeting courses that are online and allow students to watch lectures and complete coursework on their own time.

Scammers frequently use AI chatbots to carry out the fraud, targeting courses that are online and allow students to watch lectures and complete coursework on their own time.

Financial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Crime rings are deploying “ghost students” — chatbots who enroll in online college classes and stay just long ...