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Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports



An investigation has been launched into fraudulent student loan claims, potentially totaling hundreds of millions of pounds, after TikTok videos encouraged false applications. In 2023, the Student Loans Company identified up to 270 fraudulent claims worth £3.7 million, with concerns of "organised recruitment," particularly of Romanian nationals. The Education Secretary has requested the Public Sector Fraud Authority to coordinate a cross-government response.

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