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

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The US Department of Justice says thousands of "ghost students" have used AI to fraudulently obtain millions in student loans, and it is ramping up a crackdown that may complicate FAFSA applications.

Why it matters: The case points to AI-enabled fraud against federal student aid and to tighter scrutiny for applicants.

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“Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.”
Ars Technica AI, 30 Oct 2026, 16:53.

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