Protecting Yourself Against Online College Degree Rip-Offs

April 27, 2010 - PRLog -- You could research, connect with friends and relatives, shop for various things, and you could even finish or earn an online college degree.  With the advent of technology, everything seems to be just a click away.  But the world wide web is not just a source of facts, it is also full of scams.

Hector Milla Editor of the "Online Degrees In USA" website -- http://www.OnlineDegreesUSA.org -- pointed out;


“…More students are becoming interested in acquiring online college degrees.  In fact, as of 2007, there are already 3.7 million online students.  It is easier for working parents, single parents and the disabled to take online college degrees since geographical location is not a big issue.  Time and budget would depend on the student…”  

But online college programs are not the only one increasing in popularity.  Bogus online colleges are also proliferating on the internet.  The issue of having fake college degrees and diplomas is not new, the internet just gave the problem a new look.  Nowadays they are called diploma or degree mills. Come to think of it, there would be such illegal and fraudulent activity if there is no demand for it.

“…Fake online colleges would show or provide an illusion that they are reputable and solid online academic institutions.  But when researchers and experts check their domain name, it would show that they do not have a concrete campus or office or they may be located in states where state laws covering illegal diplomas are not to stringent.  States governments are starting to take notice of such problem.  There are states that have created offices and agencies that would be monitoring unaccredited colleges, online or traditional classroom setup…” added H. Milla.

Further information about how to get an online degree and financial aid by visiting; http://www.OnlineDegreesUSA.org