Case Studies & Industry Insights
BSI's new technology tackles four key challenges in higher education.
Case Study 1:
“Launch & Leave”–
Insurance that blocks cheaters Instantly
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Paid contract cheaters attempted to launch BioSig-ID using the student’s credentials but abandoned the process as soon as authentication was required.
• A major forensic review across nine institutions uncovered hundreds of contract cheaters per campus who were stopped from starting paid work for students.
Case Study 2:
BioSig-ID Exposes a Multi-State Contract Cheating Network
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BioSig-ID’s forensic tools detected impossible location and other suspicious activity in online courses, uncovering a contract cheating scheme where individuals were paid to complete coursework on behalf of students.
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This sting operation—backed by 42 state attorneys—led to over 600 students retaking courses and facing penalties.
Case Study 3:
Implemented ID Authentication Stops Contract Cheaters from Accessing Course Work
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One institution, a BioSig-ID client for seven years, implemented authentication for 47,172 students before granting course access.
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Over 2 million BioSig-ID authentications ensured only legitimate student access.
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1639 “attempts to cheat” were abandoned due to BioSig-ID and students had to do their own work
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More than 50 students annually were flagged for suspicious activity and placed on the BioSig-ID watch-list for cheaters.
These findings highlight the widespread impact of digital fraud in higher education—and the power of BioSig-ID in combating it.
Case Study 4:
College Uses BioProof-ID to Block Bots & Fake IDs –
Saves +$600K in FSA Fraud
The college once relied on staff to manually inspect thousands of applications for questionable documents. With compliance achieved, they are now pleased to benefit from technology that:
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Stop bots instantly with behavioral biometrics
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Automated, audit ready verification process
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Meet new DOE identity validation standards
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Mitigate risk of DOE loan repayment liability
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Stop fake ID’s from being used:
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Confirms the legitimacy of a driver's license and cross-checks it with state DMV records and a selfie to prevent fraudulent submissions.
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Why Institutions Rely on us...
Stopping Enrollment Bots: The 4-character biometric password ensures that only humans can create login credentials, blocking automated bot-generated accounts.
We prevent contract cheaters with BioSig-ID & Forensics: Fraudsters attempting to replicate a BioSig-ID password either fail outright or abandon their efforts.
Identifying Suspicious Activity in LMS Systems: BSI forensics detect anomalies, such as multiple users sharing courses, passwords, masking IP addresses, and other concerning patterns.
Stop fake ID’s from being used: Confirms the legitimacy of a driver's license and cross-checks it against state DMV records and a selfie to prevent fraudulent submissions.
The Growing Problem of Fraud in Higher Education
A 2023 federal study revealed that over $6.2 billion is lost due to improper payments, with financial aid fraud being a major contributor.
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Some colleges in the California system report that up to 35% of enrollment applications involve fake IDs.
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Sophisticated bots have infiltrated enrollment portals, generating hundreds of thousands of fake student IDs that are then used to apply for FSA.
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The contract cheating industry is estimated to be worth over $1 billion annually, with most types of assessments now being outsourced to third-party cheaters.
65%
Legitimate
Applications
35%
Fake IDs
