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IT Home · Published on November 1, 2026 at 08:31

The US Department of Justice is urgently investigating a case where AI-generated fake students were used to fleece $200 million in student loans.

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According to that agency, bad actors use stolen identities to apply for student loans and leverage AI to complete applications, making it appear as if fake students are enrolled in online courses.

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