Oklahoma City man files suit over false background check information
An Oklahoma City man who claims he was falsely listed as a sex offender has filed a $1 million Oklahoma City federal court lawsuit against two Internet companies that provide criminal background search information.

NewsOK | 7/18/2010 | Randy Ellis

Questions raised about some of Saratoga County consultant Steven B. Feldman's other credentials
Feldman's two doctoral degrees, however, were issued by a diploma mill that was investigated by Congress, 60 Minutes and New York State Senator, Roy Goodman.

Albany CPS and Family Court Examiner | 6/15/2010 | Daniel Weaver

Foreign-used in the House
Rowley questioned the validity of a purported Master’s in Business Administration Degree and a purported PhD Degree in community policing that Gibbs’ resume lists as coming from one California Coast University.

Trinidad & Tobago's Newsday | 7/4/2010 | Sean Douglas

Former Microsoft chief Tang Jun fights back
Former president of Microsoft China Tang Jun on Tuesday sought to dispel a rumor that he faked his academic credentials in the United States

People Daily | 7/7/2010

Bloomfield College gains Teacher Education Accreditation (TEAC)
The education program at Bloomfield College has been awarded accreditation by the national Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Bloomfield College

Suspected drunken bus driver was new hire
David Costello had 3 times legal limit of alcohol

North County Times | 6/2/2010 | Sarah Gordon

More charges against bogus psychologist
Gregory Carter, the man accused of providing expert psychological assessments during Durham Region child custody cases while not qualified, faces more fraud and perjury charges.

Toronto Sun | 6/25/2010 | Rob Lamberti

Georgetown County killer enters guilty plea in 2007 slaying
Blakeley's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit and negligent hiring lawsuit against Lawshe and Cox, charging that Lawshe gained access to Blakeley's home because he was working for Cox and his painting business in September 2007.

The Sun News | 6/25/2010 | Janelle Frost

Foreign diploma mills plague higher education
Experts call on government to control the quality of
joint educational programs with foreign universities

Thanh Nien News | 6/25/2010

2003 case faces another delay with attorney's fraud conviction
Suspicious, Bergstedt took the purported settlement to Berger's office who confirmed there was no settlement, and her signature on the agreement was fake.

The West Virginia Record | 6/25/2010 | Lawrence Smith

Pennsylvania insurance agent’s license revoked over annuity filing
A life insurance agent has lost his license after using his mother’s name and address on a client’s application for an annuity...

Insurance & Financial Advisor | 6/24/2010 | Bob Graham

Convicted Of Insurance Fraud - Nursing License Refused
Insurance fraud, in almost every state, is a crime of moral turpitude. Any professional can be refused a license for a crime of moral turpitude.

Adjuster.com | 6/18/2010 | Barry Zalma, Esq. CFE

A&M administrator resigns amid questions over resume
Kemos resigned amid questions raised about his resume. He had claimed he was a Navy SEAL with a doctorate from Tufts University.

The Eagle | 06/15/2010 | Vimal Patel

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Distance Education and Training Council | 6/15/2010

Pasco Fire Rescue official resigns under pressure
A top-ranking Pasco Fire Rescue official has resigned under pressure less than two months after anonymous allegations surfaced that he inflated his credentials to a previous employer.

St. Petersburg Times | 06/06/2010 | Jodie Tillman

When a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland shut down air travel in Europe in April, news media scrambled for volcano experts.
Apache Junction man's volcano expertise called into question.

The Arizona Public | 06/05/2010 | Lindsey Collom

Minister under fire for fake degree
Tehran, May 28 - The hard-line government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad again faces embarrassing controversy over the academic credentials of a top official.

Iran Focus News and Analysis | 05/28/2010

Lee County woman gets bogus diploma from online school
A Lee County woman who was working to get her high school diploma online says her work -- and money -- was all for nothing. The reason? The school, Belford High, isn't a real, accredited school.

Wink New Now | 05/21/2010

Harvard Imposter? Adam Wheeler Pleads Not Guilty in Education Fraud Case
Delaware Student Faked Transcripts, Plagiarized to Score $45,000 in Financial Aid, Prosecutors Charge

ABC News | 5/18/2010 | Harris, Netter and Dorning

Degree dispute: Fruitland Park chief will face state review panel in June
A panel reviewing Fruitland Park Police Chief J.M. Isom's suspected bogus college-degree case will meet in late June to start a process that could result in the long-time chief's decertification as a law-enforcement officer.

Orlando Sentinel | 05/11/2010 | Anthony Colarossi

Diploma-mill' Ph.D.? No problem
Northeastern Illinois still grants lifetime tenure to 'exceptional' professor

Chicago Sun Times | 5/10/2010 | Dave Newbart

Could You or a Loved One End Up Like Elizabeth Smart?
Do you know who enters your home to install a stove-top, carpet, re-model a kitchen, retro-fit your windows? Think about it for a moment. To whom are you opening your door?

The Huffington Post | 05/03/2010 | Janet Kinosian

USA Swimming Exec Apologizes After ABC News Sex Abuse Investigation
Less than two days after an ABC News "20/20" investigation found USA Swimming coaches had molested, fondled and abused dozens of young swimmers, USA Swimming apologized in a letter sent to its 12,000 coaches across the country.

ABC News | 04/12/2010 | Megan Chuchmach and Avni Patel

'Degree Mills’ Offer Consumers A Variety of Fake College Diplomas
It may be harder than ever to attend Cornell, but — through a billion dollar industry some experts have labelled a growing “national security threat” — it may be easier than ever to pretend you did.

The Cornell Daily Sun | 3/29/2010 | Jeff Stein

New law gives Colorado ex-cons a better chance at a job
House Bill 1023, sponsored by Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, prohibits an employee’s criminal history from being part of a lawsuit against a business unless that criminal history has direct applicability to the legal action.

The Denver Business Journal | 3/29/2010 | Ed Sealover

Pak politicians not the only ones having fake degrees
18 politicians the world over have also fallen from grace in the recent past after they were accused of buying phoney degrees from such institutions operating mainly in the US and the UK.

The International News | 3/28/2010 | Sabir Shah

Diploma mills keep churning out bogus degrees
For only $963, anyone can get a high school diploma, an associate degree and a bachelor's degree based solely on "life experience."

Fort Worth Star Telegram | 3/28/2010 | Gene Trainor

Former Immigration boss escapes jail for CV fraud
Former Immigration Service head Mary Anne Thompson was today sentenced to 100 hours community service and fined $10,000 after falsely claiming she had a doctorate degree from the London School of Economics.

New Zealand Herald | 3/26/2010

Mita employee fails security check
An employee at government’s IT agency failed a security check after background screening of more than 300 employees was carried out by the Security Service, a report has revealed.

Time of Malta | 3/26/2010 | Kurt Sansone

Govt plans to put degrees online, ease verification
Universities and education boards will be asked to upload degrees as the database is implemented

Live Mint | 3/24/2010 | Krishnan, Singh, Agarwal

Florida House approves tougher screening for caregivers working with children, vulnerable adults
Employees of Florida's day care centers and nursing homes would face stricter background screenings under a bill passed unanimously by the state House of Representatives on Thursday.

Sun Sentinel | 3/18/2010 | Sally Kestin

State official says West Linn mayor Patti Galle violated law with Voters' Pamphlet information
West Linn Mayor Patti Galle may have broken Oregon law by presenting a nonaccredited "degree mill" certificate as a legitimate college degree

The Oregonian | 3/16/2010 | Dana Tims

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Background Screening Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a background screening case in which 28 employees of the California Institute of Technology...claim that the government’s screening policy is too intrusive.

Security Management | 3/9/2010 | Teresa Anderson

Jury finds Housing Authority negligent
Sons of woman killed by a crack addict at Charlotte complex are awarded $132,000 over claim of inadequate tenant screening.

Charlotte Observer | 02/10/2010 | Ely Portillo

New Bill in Congress Would Make Diploma Mills a Federal Concern
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) praised the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to combat diploma mills and accreditation mills.

Council for Higher | Education Accreditation | | 01/28/2010

8 Outrageous Frauds involving online degrees

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A serial conman who masqueraded as a doctor and a vet to carry out a string of frauds has been jailed for two years.
Russell Oakes, 43, tricked dozens of trusting people over three years into believing he was both a trained GP and a qualified vet to con them out of thousands of pounds.

The Champion News | 1/13/2010 | Lynda Roughly