Posts by Maurice Simpkins
Re-Admit Fraud: The Ghost Student Scam’s Next Evolution
Across the United States, colleges and universities are confronting a rising wave of sophisticated criminal schemes that exploit enrollment and financial aid systems. These schemes commonly involve so-called “ghost students”—fraudulent or fabricated identities that enroll, trigger financial aid disbursements, and then vanish. This issue has escalated from a minor nuisance to a multi-million-dollar crisis, siphoning…
Read MoreGhost Students, Real Losses: Why the $12.5M Minnesota Fraud Case Is a Wake-Up Call for Higher Education
By AMSimpkins & Associates When The College Fix reported that nearly 2,000 “ghost students” stole $12.5 million in federal financial aid from Minnesota colleges, it confirmed what many institutions are already experiencing quietly: enrollment fraud has become organized, automated, and extremely profitable. (Source: The College Fix, “Minnesota ghost students stole $12.5 million in loans, sparking…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Learned from Screening 4M+ Applications for Fraud | S.A.F.E guarding Higher Ed
Fraud in Higher Ed Isn’t the Exception—It’s the Pattern When we first launched S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination), we were responding to something no one wanted to talk about—the growing problem of fraudulent student applications. Now, after analyzing more than 4 million applications across colleges, universities, and statewide systems, we’ve learned this: Fraud in higher…
Read MoreThe Hidden Cost of Ghost Students: How S.A.F.E. Exposed a Problem Colleges Didn’t Know They Had
Uncovering the Invisible Labor Behind Fraud Prevention When AMSimpkins & Associates first introduced S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination), we knew we were solving a growing issue — fraudulent applications, fake student identities, and compromised financial aid systems.What we didn’t anticipate was that in solving this problem, we’d also uncover something deeper: the invisible labor that…
Read MoreAre “Ghost Students” Skewing Your Campus Data? Why It’s Time to Rethink Enrollment and Transfer Reporting
Are “Ghost Students” Skewing Your Campus Data? Why It’s Time to Rethink Enrollment and Transfer Reporting By: AMSimpkins & Associates Data is the lifeblood of higher education strategy. We rely on reports from organizations like the National Student Clearinghouse to benchmark enrollment, transfers, and student success. But what if the numbers we trust are quietly…
Read MoreThe Hidden Epidemic: Fraud in Higher Education and How AMSA’s S.A.F.E. Platform Protects Your Institution
Fraud in higher education undermines financial stability and reputations. AMSimpkins & Associates’ S.A.F.E. platform combats this with real-time identity verification, anomaly detection, and financial aid screening.
Read MoreDigital Fraud Solutions
Understanding the Different Types of Fraud in Higher Education Fraud in Higher Education: More Than Just Fake Applications Fraud in higher education extends beyond students submitting falsified applications. Institutions face various fraudulent activities, including identity theft, financial aid scams, and fake credentials. Recognizing these threats is crucial for effective prevention. Common Types of Higher Education…
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Cybersecurity in Education: Shielding Your Institution from Ghost Students with Advanced Verification Tools In today’s swiftly changing digital world, cybersecurity in education has become vital, especially in protecting institutions from the menace of ghost students. These fictitious entities invade academic systems, complicating enrollment processes and depleting resources. To counteract this threat, higher education administrators and…
Read MoreBlog post – Admissions Integrity Tech
Revolutionizing Applicant Fraud Prevention Maintaining admissions integrity holds an essential role in preserving the reputation and trustworthiness of academic institutions. Admissions processes are critical stakeholders in shaping the academic future and ensuring fair opportunities for students across the globe. With the advent of sophisticated and cutting-edge technologies like S.A.F.E. (Secured Admissions Fraud Elimination) technology, colleges…
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Strengthening Admissions Integrity: How S.A.F.E. Technology Transforms Higher Education Security In today’s rapidly changing educational environment, ensuring admissions integrity has become more crucial than ever for maintaining the credibility and trust of academic institutions. The introduction of S.A.F.E. (Secured Admissions Fraud Elimination) technology marks a significant leap forward in the battle against applicant fraud, providing…
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