Are you UNAM? They used AI to apply for government scholarships and then vanished

In the United States, scammers known as ghost students are using artificial intelligence to complete coursework and obtain government financial aid. These individuals enroll in colleges under fake identities, receive funds, and then vanish. One case involved a person securing 70,000 dollars in student loans before disappearing, highlighting a growing fraud scheme that exploits educational support programs.

Source: Are you UNAM? They used AI to apply for government scholarships and then vanished — El Deforma

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