Sharon Lurye

Sharon Lurye, a data reporter at the Associated Press, dives into the alarming rise of AI-driven financial aid fraud through ingenious scams called 'ghost students.' These fraudsters impersonate college students using stolen identities to siphon off crucial loans and grants. Lurye shares eye-opening personal stories from victims and sheds light on the challenges community colleges face as they combat this growing crisis. The conversation also touches on the ineffective measures currently in place and the urgent need for reforms.