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Distance Learning - Education, Reference 825
Plagiarism - Academic Dishonesty, Educators, Education, Reference 102
 Avoid Fake-Degree Burns By Researching Academic CredentialsAvoid Fake-Degree Burns By Researching Academic Credentials
 US Federal Trade Commission advice on identifying legitimate schools and assessing a job applicant's claimed academic credentials.
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Counterfeit Degrees.comCounterfeit Degrees.com
 Warns against the dangers of degree mills and offers alternative education solutions.
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Degree.net - Diploma MillsDegree.net - Diploma Mills
 Gives information on how diploma mills operate. Includes a list of the ways that consumers and employers are victimized.
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Diploma MillDiploma Mill
 Describes common attributes of diploma mills and discusses their legality in different countries.
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Diploma MillsDiploma Mills
 Information on diploma mills from the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization. Includes a list of institutions which are known to be diploma mills.
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Diploma Mills and Accreditation - Resources and PublicationsDiploma Mills and Accreditation - Resources and Publications
 US Government advice on finding reputable institutions whilst avoiding unaccredited colleges and diploma mills.
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General Delivery UniversityGeneral Delivery University
 This is a parody site which shows how easy it is to set up a diploma mill. Includes course catalog and the ability to download a diploma.
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How to Recognize Bogus Diploma Mill SchoolsHow to Recognize Bogus Diploma Mill Schools
 Offers advice to military personnel on recognizing the providers of fake degrees.
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Is the Internet Becoming a Haven for Diploma Mills?Is the Internet Becoming a Haven for Diploma Mills?
 Alert from the Better Business Bureau on the problems that diploma mills pose to consumers.
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Ivory Tower Ripoffs - Information about Diploma MillsIvory Tower Ripoffs - Information about Diploma Mills
 Provides information about the history of diploma mills, what to look out for, as well as links to additional information.
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Position Paper on Diploma MillsPosition Paper on Diploma Mills
 The National Council Against Health Fraud provides this summary of diploma mills and why they are bad for the nutrition industry.
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USATODAY.com - Diploma Mills Insert Degree of Fraud into Job MarketUSATODAY.com - Diploma Mills Insert Degree of Fraud into Job Market
 Article which examines the problems caused by diploma mills. It also shows how hard it is to combat the bogus degree providers. (September 28, 2003)
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Wired News: Down by the Diploma Mills StreamWired News: Down by the Diploma Mills Stream
 Anyone can purchase a bachelor's or master's degree for the bargain price of several thousand dollars. (August 28, 2002)
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Wired News: Phony Degrees a Hot Net ScamWired News: Phony Degrees a Hot Net Scam
 Diploma mills are proliferating. (May 23, 2000)
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The Chronicle of Higher Education: Is the Internet Becoming a Bonanza for Diploma Mills?The Chronicle of Higher Education: Is the Internet Becoming a Bonanza for Diploma Mills?
 Article which examines how the Web has made it easy for diploma mills to operate. (December 19, 1997)
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