Glencullen U: the frauds are getting scary

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Chip, Jun 20, 2001.

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  1. Chip

    Chip Administrator

    After reading the article that Bruce mentioned, I was intrigued by the mention that Glencullen (the latest in the "prestigious unaccredited universities" frauds) has a website designed to scam employers.

    I found said website, and the first thing that caught my eye was the rather large disclaimer that says

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    "The information presented in these pages is published in good faith and every care is taken in its
    preparation. However, details can change quickly and accordingly before making any decisions
    based on this information it is essential that you check on the position direct with the relevant
    University member of staff. The University accepts no responsibility in any other circumstances. The
    University cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions." [/b]


    Or, in other words, "It may be that nothing that we're representing here is true, but since we warned you, we're not responsible for defrauding you"

    It won't hold up, but it's a nice attempt.

    The website is remarkably well done for a fraudulent school, but any serious review will make it clear that it's a phony. No faculty mentioned, one phone number listed, nothing about recruitment, admissions, or tuition.

    And before any of the quick-and-dirty types get any ideas, keep in mind that Glencullen, along with its fraudulent predecessors, is recognized as fraudulent by the credential checking services, and it's a time bomb that's almost guaranteed to explode in your face.
     
  2. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Russell A. Morris, Ph.D. (Northwestern International University, Ltd.)**

    ** "Not responsible for the fact that I paid $395.00 for the above degree, and earned it in only 2 months." [​IMG]
     
  3. BillDayson

    BillDayson New Member

    The "prestigious unaccredited university" organization is pretty upfront over the phone in telling prospective students that it is a degree mill. My guess is they do that to avoid fraud charges. If their product is legal because they have found some loophole wherever they have incorporated, then fraud would probably be hard to prove since nobody in the transaction was misled.

    If the students go on to mislead and subsequently damage employers with their phony degrees, then that's the student committing the fraud, not Henry Heston.

    But what about when Glencullen verifies the degree? And what if their website is designed to be intentionally misleading to third parties? Could that make them an accomplice in the student's fraud? They may be walking a pretty thin line there.

    If a verification process and website are intentionally designed to imply something false, can you escape from the damaging consequences of others relying on that implication by posting a disclaimer?

    I really doubt it unless the disclaimer is very explicit, but I'm not an attorney.
     
  4. EllisZ

    EllisZ Member

    I must admit ... the website *is* very well done.

    'tis a shame that there is not a real school behind it.
     

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