U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale temporarily suspended...
U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale temporarily suspended business operations of what the FTC alleged is an online fraud scheme to sell fake high school diplomas, the commission said in a Friday news release (http://1.usa.gov/Xvxsks). The agency filed a complaint…
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against the companies -- operating under the names Diversified Educational Resources and Motivational Management & Development Services -- trying to freeze their assets and obtain a refund for defrauded consumers. The commission said the operators have illegally grossed over $11 million, offering “accredited” diplomas for $200 to $300. “A high school diploma is necessary for entry into college, the military, and many jobs,” said FTC Consumer Protection Bureau Director Jessica Rich. “These defendants took students’ money but only provided a worthless credential that won’t help their future plans.” The defendants could not be reached for comment.