Caltech deploys 'fraud squad' to combat rise in dishonest college applications

The California Institute of Technology has created a four-person 'fraud squad' within its admissions office to vet applications for falsified achievements and credentials. The move comes in response to an increase in anonymous tips about dishonest submissions to the highly selective school, which admitted less than 4% of its applicants. The team uses methods including video interviews and detailed document analysis to verify claims.