#Phishing scammers love to target college students and their parents—they know you're looking for ways to pay for college and think you aren't paying attention. Don’t get hooked! Learn more about education-related phishing scams and how to avoid them: studentaid.gov/resources/scams

Fighting #Fraud Friday: Fancy cars, jewelry, vacations—that’s what some criminals did with the #ED funds they stole from schools and students. We’re working to stop them. You can help. Learn more: oig.ed.gov/resources/free…

You may have seen or heard about bribery, embezzlement, and fraud schemes on your favorite TV crime drama, but do you know what they really mean? Get the facts by using our 📖 glossary: oig.ed.gov/resources/glos…

If you’re new here, get to know us better by diving into our FAQ to learn more about who we are, what we do, our mission and more. See why our work matters -> oig.ed.gov/frequently-ask…

Be a voice for America’s students! Report wrongdoing involving Federal education funds to the OIG. Learn more: oig.ed.gov/oig-hotline

Interested to learn about the audit-related work the OIG has underway right now? We have you covered! Check out our new Ongoing Work feature right here on our website! oig.ed.gov/ongoing-work

When filling out the FAFSA, the OIG has one recommendation for you: TELL THE TRUTH. Lying or knowingly providing false information on your FAFSA is a crime and the consequences of doing so can be severe, including hefty fines and even prison. Read more: studentaid.gov/help/submittin…

#OIG investigations cover a wide range of crimes, including Federal #studentaid fraud, diploma mills schemes, after #school program corruption, bribery, kickbacks, bid-rigging, and straight-up theft of ED funds. Learn more: oig.ed.gov/sites/default/…

Ever heard of student loan fraud rings? They're organized groups seeking to fraudulently get Federal student aid. They use stolen IDs or recruit others to apply for aid without intent to attend classes. Learn more about them: oig.ed.gov/sites/default/…

At the OIG, our accountants (and auditors) work hard examining #ED programs and operations to recommend actions and changes to address identified weaknesses. As we celebrate #NationalAccountantsDay, check out their work on our site 👉 oig.ed.gov

You can reduce your risk of identity theft when applying for federal #student aid. Remember: 🙊 Never share your FSA ID or password. ⚠️ Never give personal info over the phone or internet unless you made the contact. Learn how to protect yourself -> studentaid.gov/resources/scams

Fighting Fraud Friday: What happens when a school district employee defrauds the district out of $300K+? They go to prison. Read the full story: justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/f…

#OIG Hotline receives thousands of fraud tips & complaints each year—tips that lead to criminal investigations that lead to millions of dollars in recoveries. Do you suspect fraud involving #ED funds or programs? Let us know! oig.ed.gov/oig-hotline oig.ed.gov/oig-hotline/wh…

Never miss an update from us! Get the latest news about our audits, investigations, tips, guides, and more. Follow our updates on LinkedIn at Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Education, and Facebook at U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General.

Attention Non-Federal auditors: whether you’re conducting your first audit or 100th of a school, be sure to check out the OIG’s Non-Federal audit webpage where you’ll find a trove of resources – guidance, checklists, and more! ➡️ oig.ed.gov/non-federal-au…

Just Issued! #Education OIG's Semiannual Report to #Congress, No. 90. Discover our activities and accomplishments from October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Read it now 👉oig.ed.gov/reports/semian…

Did you know that the OIG offers free training to help you identify and report fraud, waste, abuse in Federal education program? Yep – both online and in-person should your school or organization need it. Learn more on our website 👉 oig.ed.gov/resources/free…

Fighting Fraud Friday a nurse practitioner was sentenced to prison for orchestrating a $11 million student loan scam – deceiving over 100 borrowers into believing they qualified for various forms of student loan relief. Read more about this case here: justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/n…

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#OIG investigates hundreds of cases of Federal education #fraud each year? Student aid fraud, K-12, special education, public corruption, pandemic aid fraud-read more: oig.ed.gov/reports/semian…