An identity fraud case reported at the University of North Georgia in December 2025 has led to a statewide investigation spanning multiple institutions across the University System of Georgia.
In the cases being investigated throughout the state, cybercriminals used personal information to open OnePay credit card accounts through Synchrony Bank without the knowledge of affected USG students, employees and retirees.
Though the investigation is now being handled at the state level, UNG Director of Public Safety and Deputy Chief Operating Officer Greg Williams, said it began at UNG when detectives identified elements within the original case that made it “obvious” the issue extended beyond a single institution…