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Scammers, AI and ghost student

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Inside the 'ghost student' scam that uses identity theft to target colleges
Federal investigators have more than 200 open cases probing these scams.

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 · 7h
Scammers pose as students to steal college loans, financial aid
ABC7 · 18h
'Ghost student' scammers are using AI to steal financial aid, federal investigators warn
 · 13h
'Ghost Student' Scams Have Cost US Taxpayers $350 Million — and Your Child's Credit Could Be Next
Across the US, identity thieves known as 'ghost students' have stolen more than $350 million in federal student aid, according to the Department of Education's Office of Inspector General.

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 · 23h
'Ghost Students:' The digital network of thieves posing a 'major threat' to CA Community Colleges
 · 1d
Fake 'ghost students' stealing identities and financial aid money
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3mon

New 'Ghost Tapping' Scam Is Draining Accounts-What You Need to Know

Tap-to-pay has become one of the most used payment methods in America. After all, it's easy, simple and keeps you from having to carry around a wallet filled with cards. Now though, experts are warning of a new ghost tapping scam that happens when you use ...
ABC15 Arizona
3mon

The new scam called ‘Ghost Tapping’ and how to avoid getting tricked

Think ghosts aren’t real? This one can make your money disappear. There’s a new “ghost tapping” scam. The Let ABC15 Know team shares how it works and how to protect your wallet. Many of us like the ease of tap-to-pay — it’s fast, it’s convenient.
BGR
2mon

What Is 'Ghost Tapping'? The New Tap-To-Pay Scam You Should Know About

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a public warning about a new scam that could affect people looking to pay with mobile apps and certain credit and debit cards at the register. It's called "ghost tapping", and no, it has nothing to do with a ...
WHNT
2mon

BBB Scam Alert: What is ghost tapping? How to spot and avoid tap-to-pay scams

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to find out how to stay safe and aware of a recent scam going around our area. Contactless payments are convenient, but ...
AOL
2mon

Ghost-tapping scam targets tap-to-pay users

A new scam called ghost tapping is spreading across the country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are using this tactic to steal money from people who use tap-to-pay credit cards and mobile wallets. This scam exploits wireless ...
KY3
3mon

On Your Side: Beware of the ghost tapping scam

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - “Ghost tapping” sounds like it might be related to Halloween fun, but unfortunately, it’s scary for a different reason: It’s a new type of scam to beware of. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to ...
ZDNet
2mon

This ghost tapping scam can steal money from your mobile wallet or card - how to block it

Ghost tapping tries to exploit tap-to-pay to steal your money. The scammer targets physical payment cards and mobile wallets. The scam can be hard to pull off, but scammers persist. Tapping to pay for an item using your phone's mobile wallet is a quick and ...
Quincy Herald-Whig
3mon

'Ghost tapping' is new scam to be aware of

“Ghost tapping” sounds like it might be related to Halloween fun, but unfortunately, it’s scary for a different reason: It’s a new type of scam to beware of. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to avoid this spooky scam. Ghost tapping is a ...
AOL
2mon

‘Ghost tapping’ scam targets tap-to-pay technology

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tap-to-pay makes check-outs fast… But the Better Business Bureau warns scammers may be targeting that convenience. The scheme, called ghost tapping, uses near-field communication, NFC, the technology that makes tap-to-pay easy.
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