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'Ghost students' scam targeting federal student loans | Morning in America

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Criminals are stealing identities to apply for federal financial aid, creating “ghost students” who enroll in online college courses. These fake accounts, often powered by chatbots, stay enrolled just long enough to receive financial aid disbursements. Brittnee Nelson, a business owner and mother from Louisiana, shares with "Morning in America" how she became a victim and was left with student loan debt.

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