Experts warn of ‘ghost student’ scams saddling Americans with ‘phantom’ student debt — what to do if you’re targeted
Yahoo Finance·2025-10-08 19:00

There’s a scam targeting student financial aid, and it’s leaving some Americans with “phantom” student debt. As of October 1, applications for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are now open. But, along with students, fraudsters will apparently be applying for aid, too. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, “ghost students” are becoming a major problem for colleges and universities, particularly with the prevalence of online classes. Must Read “We’re talking about organized networks leveragin ...