自2025年6月以来,新的身份检查冻结了学生援助欺诈的1B美元。 New identity checks blocked $1B in student aid fraud since June 2025.

美国教育部表示, 2025年6月启动的强化反欺诈管制防止了10亿美元的联邦学生援助欺诈, 要求首次申请FAFSA的FAFSA申请人亲自核实身份, The U.S. Department of Education says enhanced fraud controls, launched in June 2025, have prevented $1 billion in federal student aid fraud by requiring first-time FAFSA applicants to verify their identity in person or via live video with a government-issued photo ID. 这一行动旨在阻止机器人、死者身份和国际欺诈团伙,此前发现9 000万美元的欺诈付款。 The move, aimed at stopping bots, deceased individuals’ identities, and international fraud rings, followed the discovery of $90 million in fraudulent disbursements. 该部门将欺诈行为激增归咎于上届政府的保障措施被削弱,以及资源转向这一流行病期间的贷款豁免。 The department attributed the surge in fraud to weakened safeguards under the previous administration and a shift in resources toward loan forgiveness during the pandemic. 在第一周内,有近150 000份可疑申请被标记。 Within the first week, nearly 150,000 suspicious applications were flagged. 新网站列出假冒的学校网站, 帮助学生避免骗局。 A new website lists fake school websites to help students avoid scams. 教育秘书Linda McMahon称这项努力是纳税人问责制的胜利,确保资金支持真正的学生。 Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the effort a victory for taxpayer accountability, ensuring funds support genuine students.