HeiFoundation

Ok, this is a new one. I received this email this morning. I have never heard of it.

Dear Tireman4,

Honoring Exceptional Individuals Foundation (HEIFoundation) has been recognizing & acknowledging individuals since past 25 years. During these years, we have been successful in nominating working adults for exponential career growth and academic progress by referring them to Top-Notch Universities based on their achievements or unmatched experience in their respective fields.

For a limited time period ending Feb 28, 2014; we are nominating exceptional individuals for a PhD Program at one of the top US Universities.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the PhD Program:

Minimum Age: 30 years and above
Successful completion of Master's Program;
Satisfactory progress in any conducted research.

Note: Individuals with working experience of more than 2 years, in respective field, can also apply.

Key Benefits:
On successful completion of your PhD Program you are entitled to receive the following:

Authority Letter: allowing you to use the prestigious Dr. Title with your name (e.g. Dr. Tireman4) once you have graduated
Approval Letter: to join one of the universities on our panel as Faculty member and Earn an average of $100,000 per annum.

The processing fee for the PhD Program normally ranges between $750 and $1000, based on the applicant's portfolio. To show your interest as a potential applicant, you may reply to this email with the following:
1) Full Name
2) Phone Number
3) Updated Resume/CV

If you have any queries or concerns you may contact us by replying to this email. Since there are Limited Seats, preference will be given to first 50 applicants.

Regards,
Nomination Office
HEIFoundation

Not sure what to think......

 

:lol: I'm sure Tireman was being sarcastic.

 

Totally sarcastic. With a capital S!!!!!!!!!!!! I was saying, I did not know what to think about this.

 

The HEIFoundation site looks like it came from the same template as the many well-known degree-mills emanating several-a-week from Karachi, Pakistan. And the misuse of English matches them. Here's a partial profile of one of the um...honorees:

"Vikram Chauhan

Mr Chauhan has been a fine art chauvinist and has made incredible accomplishments in the field of art."

Congrats to Mr. Chauhan - chauvinist of the year? :smile:

Johann

 

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At least they're honest - the "examples" are all FAKE. From the (very) fine print:

"DISCLAIMER. The examples posted in success stories are general in nature and are depicted herein solely for purposes of increased clarity about HEIFoundation and its Nomination Process. Individuals and organizations depicted herein are fictitious and no association with any real individuals and organizations is intended or should be inferred..." (Emphasis mine - Johann)

A further quote: "The officials at HEI are still not savvy yet." Another moment of blurted truth!

Johann

 

A "whois" check shows the HEIFoundation site was created in 2010 and is hidden behind a privacy screen. What a surprise! :sad: The "universities" that confer the doctorates are not mentioned anywhere - and I'm not going on their "live chat" to ask. Anyone here can, if they so desire.

I strongly suspect that these "universities" may belong to the infamous "Belford Group." I have names for about forty of those fake schools; more appear weekly.

Johann

 

No connection to the "HEI Charitable Foundation", which is a legitimate organization based in Honolulu and associated with Hawaiian Electric Industries.

 

"Processing fee"?

(Hysterical giggling)