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“Ghost Students” Scam Costs Utah Colleges More than $500K

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Utah News spotted this story published July 28, 2026 at thesignpostwsu.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Leer en español aquí. Utah colleges lost more than $500,000 to fraudulent “ghost students,” according to a recent audit by the Utah Office of Legislative Auditor General. Auditors estimate the losses could total as much as $834,000. Ghost students are individuals who use stolen identities to enroll in colleges and apply for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and student loans.

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