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Bogus Credentials, Fast Food, And The Rise Of The Pseudo-Professionals

Bogus Credentials, Fast Food, And The Rise Of The Pseudo-Professionals
by Chris Berry
In virtually every profession, charlatans and frauds occasionally attempt to pass themselves off as legitimate practitioners. Strict licensing requirements make it more difficult in some fields than others, but that doesn’t prevent the truly dedicated scam artist from attempting to cash in on a [...]

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February 1, 2010 in Uncategorized
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Assessing the Integrity of Professional Certifications

Assessing the Integrity of Professional Certifications
By Gaston M. Brant
Use any search engine and type in “fake certification” or a similar term and you will likely find offers for certification credentials in your profession of choice without any skills assessment, training, or experience required – except for a valid credit card. Obviously, entering “fake certification” will [...]

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January 23, 2010 in Uncategorized
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