How to Fight the Rise in Fraudulent Applications: Strategies to Spot Risk, Protect Aid, and Focus on Real Students
In this webinar, EAB experts Erica Johnson and William Harmon explore the recent rise in application fraud and share practical ways technology can help you respond.

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About the Webinar


Across higher ed, fraudulent applications are increasing as scammers and organized groups try to access financial aid and get around admissions safeguards. These applicants may use bots, stolen identities, and fabricated or AI-generated materials to submit applications at scale, leaving staff to review questionable records and waste time that should be focused on real prospective students.

Enrollment teams face a balancing act: preventing fraud while still maintaining a smooth and accessible experience for prospective students. How can you protect your institution without creating extra barriers for the students you want to enroll?

In this webinar, EAB experts Erica Johnson and William Harmon explore the recent rise in application fraud and share practical ways technology can help you respond. Join us to learn:
  • How bots and fraudulent applications affect the undergraduate enrollment funnel
  • 4 questions your fraud defense strategy should be able to answer
  • How technology can help you identify and prevent fraudulent applications before they impact enrollment and financial aid

Experts

Senior Consultant and Principal
William Harmon
Senior Director, Partner Development