Dear geteducated.com,
I have recently seen video testimonials on YouTube with people claiming you can instantly gain a fully accredited and verifiable degree from a small private university (the name of the institute was not mentioned) for a small fee.
The testimonials also stated that they have been employed after using the degree and they implied that their lives have turned around for the better because of the service. The testimonials all point to instantdegrees.com I would like to know whether this is a good venture or a scam.
Something in the back of my mind is saying that this is too good to be true, but after watching the testimonials, I am unsure. Please get back to me with a response.
Regards, Student2173
Hello, Thanks for your question. There are a number of red flags in the situation you describe. See: Top 10 Signs of a Diploma Mill Scam InstantDegrees does not list ANY accreditation, saying only that their “degrees” are 100% accredited. [b]BEWARE: A REAL ONLINE COLLEGE WILL ALWAYS LIST THEIR EXACT ACCREDITATION. A reputable school’s accrediting bodies will also be approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education and CHEA.[/b] InstantDegrees also promises a degree based on work experience in as little as 5 days. BEWARE: No valid distance learning university in the U.S. will award a graduate degree (master’s or doctorate)… Read more »