'Ghost' students have stolen millions in federal financial aid
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Fraudsters are inventing "ghost" students who enroll in college, never show up, yet pocket thousands of dollars in federal financial aid, government officials revealed Thursday, saying the scams -- often tied to overseas operations in Africa -- have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars this decade.
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'Ghost' students have stolen millions in federal financial aid
Fraudsters are inventing "ghost" students who enroll in college, never show up, yet pocket thousands of dollars in federal financial aid, government officials revealed Thursday, saying the scams -- often tied to overseas operations in Africa -- have stolen hundreds of...
