IndustryThe Decoder·August 9, 2026
Scammers are enrolling fake students at US community colleges and using AI to collect financial aid

Scammers are using AI to enroll fake students at US community colleges and collect financial aid. This scheme exploits the financial aid system, impacting legitimate students and institutions.
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