What is fraud in school?

Fraud in school means any dishonest or deceptive act that involves cheating, lying, or manipulating the system to gain an unfair advantage in academic or administrative matters.

Here are some common examples:

🎓 Academic Fraud

This involves dishonesty in schoolwork, such as:

• Cheating: Copying answers during exams or using unauthorized materials.
• Plagiarism: Submitting someone else’s work or ideas as your own.
• Fabrication: Making up data, results, or references for assignments or projects.
• Impersonation: Having someone else take a test or complete work for you.
• Collusion: Secretly working with others when independent work is required.

🏫 Administrative or Financial Fraud

This involves deception related to school operations, such as:

• Falsifying documents: Altering report cards, transcripts, or attendance records.
• Misuse of school funds: Stealing or mismanaging money meant for school activities.
• Lying on applications: Giving false information to gain admission or scholarships.

⚖️ Consequences

Fraud in school can lead to:

• Suspension or expulsion
• Loss of scholarships or academic credit
• A permanent mark on academic records
• Legal action (in severe cases)