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Cheating Scandal Threatens Future of AMC 12 Math Contest

2/5/2026

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In early 2026, elite United States math circles expressed alarm over rampant cheating in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 12), a contest that feeds into the International Mathematical Olympiad.
The 2025 AMC 12 saw exams sold openly on platforms such as RedNote, WeChat, Discord, and Reddit.
This widespread cheating threatens the future of the AMC 12 and raises concerns about the integrity of math competitions in the United States.

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In early 2026, elite United States math circles expressed alarm over rampant cheating in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 12), a contest that feeds into the International Mathematical Olympiad.
The 2025 AMC 12 saw exams sold openly on platforms such as RedNote, WeChat, Discord, and Reddit.
This widespread cheating threatens the future of the AMC 12 and raises concerns about the integrity of math competitions in the United States.