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Open Source·Aug 9·all news from August 9, 2026

Scammers are enrolling fake students at US community colleges and using AI to collect financial aid

Scammers are creating fraudulent student accounts at various United States community colleges to secure federal financial aid. These bad actors utilize artificial intelligence to complete coursework, allowing the fabricated profiles to remain active and eligible for disbursements. This trend complicates academic oversight and threatens the integrity of government-funded student aid programs.

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