Degrees of Deception
How have thousands of people obtained fake degrees and diplomas undetected?
How have thousands of people obtained fake degrees and diplomas undetected? Assignment investigates a multi-million dollar fraud - a company selling fake qualifications to buyers across the world. Reporter Simon Cox reveals how some customers were duped – believing they were enrolling on legitimate educational courses. Some international workers were led to believe they had to upgrade their existing qualifications in order to remain in their country of work. With law enforcement in various countries aware of the fraud, why is it still continuing?
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