In a shopping mall during the recent President’s Day weekend, I strolled into the Coach store and witnessed a frenzied atmosphere as women — and men – scooped up luxury merchandise that was reduced 30-50% in price.

For those who are unfamiliar with Coach handbags, wallets and accessories, the items are extremely well-made of fine leather and fabrics — with a remarkable attention to detail.

But just weeks earlier, I had been offered knock-offs, or counterfeits, of Coach products at an outdoor market. The purses and wallets appeared to be of high-quality; but upon closer inspection, the stitching was irregular, the materials were lightweight and the hardware (zippers, rings, fasteners) were substandard. And though the price was low, I chose to pass on this ” great bargain”.

Diploma mills are just like those counterfeit handbags. The fake degree hanging on the wall may look authentic and cost less than a bonafide college education. But the closer inspection of an employer or co-worker will reveal it as substandard and counterfeit. 

And the embarrassment of the revelation might not be the only consequence. The perpetrator, or diploma mill customer, could be arrested and charged with a crime in several states, including Oregon and Texas, if the degree was used to obtain employment or gain a job promotion.

As with buying fake Coach merchandise, I would recommend staying away from fake degrees. Instead, choose one of the thousands of accredited online degrees that are of high-quality and will last forever.  

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