San Francisco Woman Shocked as AI Scam Targets Fake College Students for Aid Theft -

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In San Francisco, Heather Brady experienced a startling situation when a police officer visited her on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The officer questioned whether she had applied to Arizona Western College, which she had not. This led to the discovery of a scam involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake student profiles that are enrolled in online classes. The objective of this scam is to steal college financial aid by fraudulently claiming funds intended for real students.

This scam is spreading throughout the United States, with criminals exploiting online enrollment systems by:

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Generating false identities
Completing enrollment processes using AI technology

These actions enable them to access financial aid and scholarships meant for legitimate students.

Arizona Western College is among many educational institutions affected by this fraudulent activity. To combat this issue, law enforcement agencies and educational institutions are working together to:

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Identify fake enrollments
Stop these scams

Students and parents are advised to:

Monitor enrollment records carefully
Report any suspicious activity promptly

This type of crime not only steals funds but also undermines the financial aid system, potentially causing harm to genuine students who are in need of assistance.

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