Arkansas State University exposes real contract cheating, a $1B industry and their playbook. BSI shows how it blocks fake IDs, bots, to prevent FSA fraud. Explore the origins of the recent FSA fraud surge, with real-world examples, and how this eye-opening technology protects academic and financial integrity. Don’t miss this powerful session!

2 Topics- Tackling Online Cheating - Arkansas State University and How to Prevent FSA Fraud by Stopping Fake IDs and BOTs - Biometric Signature ID
A Proven Playbook from Arkansas State University
This session showcases how Arkansas State University has successfully confronted academic dishonesty and identity fraud in its expansive online programs. Over the past seven years, A-State has deployed BioSig-ID to authenticate millions of student logins—catching contract cheaters and safeguarding academic integrity at scale.

Toni Jones-Director of Online Faculty Support from A-State will walk participants through their operational playbook:
• How students are required to authenticate with BioSig-ID before accessing course content
• How forensic and AI-generated reports from BioSig-ID’s subject matter experts trace cheating patterns and expose imposters
• What happens next—from faculty and dean notifications to student outcomes and institutional response protocols
Real-world examples of contract cheating will be shared, along with the practical challenges A-State overcame to build a robust fraud prevention framework.


Jeff Maynard-Founder of Biometric Signature ID a cyber company talks to FSA Fraud issues - FSA Fraud Prevention: New Tools to Stop Fake IDs Before They Can Start Stealing FSA Funds
The Department of Education recently gave colleges guidance urging them to find solutions to combat the significant increases in FSA fraud, including colleges potentially paying for graduates who default on grants and loans.

Jeff Maynard, CEO and founder of Biometric Signature ID, will unveil a powerful suite of tools designed to combat the surge in FSA fraud. Some institutions are now reporting up to 40% of aid applications tied to fake or stolen identities.
Discover the origins of the FSA fraud surge, backed by compelling examples and statistics from a recent implementation. This eye-opening presentation is not to be missed.

Two Strategic Defenses:
1. Enrollment Gatekeeping Before submitting applications, students must create a BioSig-ID biometric password—something only a human can draw.
o Real Users: Proceed to BioProof-ID’s triple check—document validation, DMV record match, and selfie verification
o Fake Users: Blocked immediately if credentials are invalid, stolen, or bot-generated
o Integration into SIS and CRM systems ensures seamless validation

2. FSA Balance Check Defense: For students already approved for aid, identity must be verified before disbursing remaining balances.
o Rapid deployment using basic student data (name, email, SIS ID)
o Filters out fraudsters who slipped past traditional checks

With institutional integrity and federal funding at stake, BioSig-ID empowers FSA teams to confidently onboard students, detect imposters in real time, and protect against systemic fraud.

Start with the FSA Balance Check Defense to swiftly eliminate fraudulent recipients and minimize financial exposure. Then, scale up to the Enrollment Stage for sustained protection across your student population.

Ready to secure your campus? Schedule a demo, reach out with questions, and explore how BioSig-ID can help.
web: Biosig-id.com, https://www.biosig-id.com/demos

 

Toni Jones

Director of Online Faculty Support at Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

Jeff Maynard

CEO/President at Biometric Signature ID

BSI Founder