‘Ghost Students:’ The digital network of thieves posing a ‘major threat’ to CA Community Colleges

“Ghost students, I would consider to be those individuals, who are fake students,” says Mikki Johnson, Financial Aid Director for Fresno City College.

Hidden behind computer screens, an army of digital crooks, known as ‘Ghost Students.’

These scammers are using the power of artificial intelligence to steal identities and enroll in schools to access loans. They disappear as soon as they receive money…

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