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FinCEN flags student-aid fraud as a money-laundering target

Treasury’s financial-crimes unit issued an alert warning banks to watch for fraud schemes aimed at federal student aid programs, a sign the scam ecosystem has gotten big enough to merit a federal bulletin.

Why it matters: Student aid fraud

First recorded Aug 13, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 13, 2026

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FinCEN flags student-aid fraud as a money-laundering target

Treasury’s financial-crimes unit issued an alert warning banks to watch for fraud schemes aimed at federal student aid programs, a sign the scam ecosystem has gotten big enough to merit a federal bulletin.

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