It's official - Edenvale University IS part of the UDP scam

I had the most hilarious experience at 7am this morning - thought I would share it with you.

I emailed Edenvale University (http://www.edenvaleuniversity.org) about 4 days ago, asking for more information. They emailed back said give my phone number and a Registrar would call me back....and they did.

It was on my mobile, so I kept him talking for as long as possible, just so they would rack up a nice overseas mobile bill. Nonetheless here's what transpired:

The spiel was virtually identical to the classic script used by the UDP, except for a couple of minor variations. I grabbed my Degree Mills book from the shelf and followed his ranting, word for word. I must say, he didn't miss a beat. Here are a couple of points that the salesman brought up:

- Established in 1983
- It is an educational credential provider
- The degree parchment looks like a UCLA testamur
- You can 'legally' call yourself doctor
- You receive the parchment, transcript of results, course material (to prove you did the 'course') and full verification service'
- I would be fully registered on the 'university's' database with fax, email, mailing address for employers to 'verify'
- I have 1 year to change date of graduation, field and major
- Accredited by the 'World Wide Distance Learning Council' which is (drumroll) an International Organisation (and I am supposed to be impressed by THAT??

Now to money:

- Intial quote was $US1,950 for the full package
- I told him it was too expensive - what was his best price?
- He told me he would speak to his 'supervisor' and get back to me (hand goes over phone and pretends to talk to someone)
- 'Best price' was $US600.00, which I had to pay there and then and promise never to tell anyone else about the deal
- I said it was still too expensive. I was thinking in the range of US$400.00
-'Oh no, we can't do it for that price', he stated
- 'Well, that's my budget', I said
- 'Ok', he replied, 'US$500.00 and that is the final offer.
- 'Its tempting', I said, 'But really I cannot pay more than $US400.00'
- There was silence, he was obviously mulling it through his mind, then he hung up on me!!!

The cheek of it!!! I should report him to his 'supervisor' for rude behaviour, but he probably doesn't care. The scary thing is he had a list of suckers right there in front of him, just need to make another call.

Sigh.

Cheers,

George

 

And just to follow up -

The World Wide Distance Learning Council is located at http://www.wwwdlc.net which 'accredits' Edvenvale University.

And, lo and behold, we have some other beauties nested within the list of legit UK universities:

Haywood University - http://www.haywooduniversity.net

Oaklands University - http://www.oaklandsuniversity.net

Stamford Hill University - http://www.stamfordhilluniv.org

Cheers,

George

PS All of the above is clearly in breach of the UK 1988 Education Reform Act - silly, silly people.

 

The cheek of it!!! I should report him to his 'supervisor' for rude behaviour, but he probably doesn't care. The scary thing is he had a list of suckers right there in front of him, just need to make another call.