{"id":826,"date":"2015-11-09T19:13:31","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T19:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/background_checks\/?p=826"},"modified":"2015-11-09T19:13:31","modified_gmt":"2015-11-09T19:13:31","slug":"fake-degrees-big-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/background_checks\/fake-degrees-big-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake Degrees Big Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Fake Degrees, Real Money, Big Problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In May 2015, former employee turned whistleblower <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2015\/05\/18\/world\/asia\/fake-diplomas-real-cash-pakistani-company-axact-reaps-millions-columbiana-barkley.html?_r=0\">Yasir Jamshaid revleaed a number of startling facts<\/a> about Pakistani tech firm Axact who, according to Jamshaid have produced approximately 200,000 fake degrees.\u00a0 Some customers were aware that they were purchasing an instant degree while others were manipulated into enrollment in collegiate coursework that never materialized.\u00a0 Many still were coaxed into accepting advanced degrees based solely on their own life experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fake degrees and the \u2018diploma mill\u2019 industry are nothing new.\u00a0 Fraudulent credentials have been a problem for centuries, however the advent of the internet has caused the number of institutions offering such degrees to skyrocket.\u00a0 Intuitions like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rochville_University\">Rochville University<\/a> offered fake credentials and even assist with immigration requirements.\u00a0 We at ASG actually had dealings with Rochville University (before the Axact fiasco was uncovered).\u00a0 Our attempts to verify an applicant\u2019s education went as smoothly as any other request, however our trained investigator noticed some discrepancies in the official documentation and started to dig into the situation.\u00a0 Luckily our investigator was able to explain the situation to the client before any harm could be done.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many other investigative agencies or online verification authorities may have missed the tell-tale signs of a diploma mill.\u00a0 Having a trained investigator handle every case is our biggest differentiator.\u00a0 ASG wants you to feel safe and secure in the knowledge obtained on your pre-employment screening.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Please feel free to contact us to discuss your specific needs. 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