Fake Online University Degrees
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Fake Online University Degrees
Summary
Lim Yee Hung, a journalist for the Straits Times in Singapore, recently reported that he obtained two university degrees in just one week: an associate degree in Criminal Justice and a bachelor's degree in Journalism. The ease and speed of this process strongly suggest that these degrees are fake.
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Lim Yee Hung, writing for the Straits Times in Singapore, revealed in an article that he acquired two university degrees last week. Remarkably, it took him just one week to secure an associate degree in Criminal Justice and a bachelor's degree in Journalism. This rapid process suggests the degrees could be fraudulent.
Lim explained that he purchased the Criminal Justice degree from Belford University and the Journalism degree from True Diplomas, spending a total of $349, excluding shipping. Notably, no studying or exams were required.
Upon contacting Belford University before buying the degrees, Lim was assured that their qualifications are legal, accredited, and globally accepted. Qualification for a degree relies on 'life experience' or a swift 'online equivalency test' completed in under an hour.
True Diplomas, on the other hand, sells imitation degrees from approximately 115 real universities, including prestigious institutions like Brown and Cornell. They openly acknowledge that their degrees are fake.
The Belford University degree appeared impressive, complete with educational transcripts and grades, as well as an embossed university seal that looked authentic. This raises the question: how can there be grades without examinations?
Conversely, the Journalism degree was easily identified as fake due to glaring spelling and grammatical errors, such as "December" being spelled "Decemberf."
In the United States, fake degree scams are rampant and pose a national security threat. An audit in 2004 revealed that 463 federal employees held fake degrees, including high-ranking officials in sensitive roles.
John Bear, co-author of "Degree Mills," notes that the fake degree industry is a billion-dollar business, selling thousands of fake diplomas online weekly.
While some employers verify applicants' qualifications by contacting issuing universities, this method can fail with degree mills that offer verification services confirming false credentials.
Not all online degrees are fraudulent. Reputable institutions like Harvard University provide legitimate online programs. Therefore, it's crucial to verify the authenticity of online universities through local educational authorities to avoid costly mistakes with fake degrees.
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