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April 2, 2026
Pulse Check: Al For Application Fraud Detection [Lightning Session]

Pulse Check: Al For Application Fraud Detection [Lightning Session]

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About the Episode

About The Episode:

In this Pulse Check episode, Brendan Henkel breaks down one of higher ed’s fastest-growing threats: application fraud. He explains why fraud has exploded since 2020, how AI-powered tactics like synthetic IDs and bots are overwhelming legacy systems, and why institutions need modern defenses to keep financial aid and seats going to real students—not bad actors.

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Brendan Henkel is the Manager of Solutions Engineering at Element451 and host of In Your Element.

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