'Ghost students' can steal your identity, enroll you in school and take loans out in your name

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Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/identity-theft-ghost-students-can-steal-enroll-school-take-student-loans-ruining-credit/18488702/

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Ghost students" are scammers who are stealing identities, enrolling in schools, signing up for federal loans, and then disappearing as soon they get the money. U.S. Department of Education Assistant Inspector General for Investigation Jason Williams says you can be a victim and no...