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New degree checks for graduates to combat ‘CV fraud’

New degree checks for graduates to combat ‘CV fraud’

diplomafraud June 21, 2012 0

Graduate job applications are to be subjected to rigorous checks amid fears rising numbers of university leavers are committing “degree fraud”, it was announced today. A new degree verification service is being launched following claims

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Raeford woman used a fake diploma to bill Medicaid for $1.1 million in bogus fees

Raeford woman used a fake diploma to bill Medicaid for $1.1 million in bogus fees

diplomafraud June 21, 2012 0

A Hoke County woman has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for her role in a Medicaid fraud scheme. Teresa Marible of Raeford was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty last year to one

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SMU: Woman who allegedly produced fake diploma will not face charges

SMU: Woman who allegedly produced fake diploma will not face charges

diplomafraud June 20, 2012 0

Southern Methodist University officials say they will not press charges against a Dallas woman who allegedly forged a diploma and staged graduationfrom the Dedman School of Law. The university sent Michelle Fyfe, 43, a cease

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Understanding Accreditation and Avoiding Diploma Mills

Understanding Accreditation and Avoiding Diploma Mills

diplomafraud June 19, 2012 0

One of the key aspects that should guide you during selection of a school is accreditation status. Accredited schools or programs are those that have undergone thorough evaluation and been found to meet minimum

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Fake Certificate Racket busted in Samba

Fake Certificate Racket busted in Samba

diplomafraud June 18, 2012 0

June 6:With the arrest of four persons, Samba police Wednesday claimed to have busted a fake educational certificate racket operating from the neighbouring State Punjab and recovered eight fake certificates. Police said that they received

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Fake Indian degrees abound

Fake Indian degrees abound

diplomafraud June 15, 2012 0

Fake degrees from legitimate Indian universities that are widely available in the Middle East are heading South and may soon be used by fraudsters to secure high paying jobs in South Africa. That is

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Fake SMU student forges diploma, stages graduation

Fake SMU student forges diploma, stages graduation

diplomafraud June 14, 2012 0

Most reports on the SMU police blotter are what you'd expect on a college campus -- a stolen bicycle, underage drinking, drug paraphernalia. But every once in awhile, it's a bit more unusual. Take the

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What are the Signs of Diploma Mill Schools?

What are the Signs of Diploma Mill Schools?

diplomafraud June 14, 2012 3

There are several online institutes offering fake degrees to students. This guide provide a quick overview of fake diploma mill schools and how to identify and complain about them.

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