Belford University ripoff Don't Be Fooled Fake Degrees-R-Us Dubai AE Internet
Where do I begin with this fraud?
A friend of mine convinced me about a life experience degree from Belford University. What sold me was the price - less than $500. Wow! How could I pass that opportunity, right?
Well, the first clue something was amiss was in all of the business offerings, there was one religious degree. Hmmmm! Well I was still anxious to get something besides an associates degree, so I took a stab at it.
I have been involved in the church since I was four years old, I am 40ish now, and have been involved in many things. My resume is quite extensive. I was curious about what they would say about my life expereince.
An email came back saying that they would grant me a bachelor of science in divinity degree for $400 and some odd dollars. I had 30 days to pay it. That was flag #2. I called the 800# and got a gentleman with a heavy foreign accent - Flag #3! He was very pushy and rude. I asked for the person who sent me the email - amazingly he was "on a break". Flag #4! For some reason he was on a break for the next three times I called. How convenient. Flags #5,6,7!!!!
Now the good part. I paid the necessary monies, got the documents - they were wonderfuly done, I was impressed. But the transcripts were totally wrong - I never took any of the 6 semesters of classed listed. The entire thing was a lie; the GPA, the alumni status, etc. Now how am I supposed to brag about a degree that is a fake? It is loaded with lies about the courses.
As of now I have written for a full refund, and included the BBB, Consumer Protection, and the Feds. Anyone who is thinking about Belford university - DON'T! Just got to school and take the classes.
Hyacinth
Tulsa, Oklahoma
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Joe User
San Diego,California,
U.S.A.
It may be a "scam" but it works
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, April 28, 2009
I bought a Master's degree from Belford and used it to get a better job. I went from $75K/yr to $145K/yr. I was an IT Manager but in order to become a CTO, I needed a degree. I knew I was qualified due to my 15 years in the IT field and so buying a "life experience" degree allowed me to better support my family and no one suffered from this deception. They plainly state on their website that they just sell fake diplomas so their are no scams involved.
Lawman_05001
Aiken,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
They were not clear in 2006
#4Consumer Comment
Mon, April 20, 2009
I got a degree from the Scam!! They charged me alot of money and I took classes and test. A year later I get my "Degree" To know find out it is junk!!! not worth the big amount of money I paid. They put that they were accredited by 2 agencies!! I was embarassed when I wnet to go into the military and found out this Paper was junk!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!! They had a good front but now it looks like the reports have come in and they are in the OPEN.
Just another SCAM Victim!!
Margaret
Houston,Texas,
U.S.A.
THE WEB SITE CLEARLY STATES THE INFORMATION
#4Consumer Suggestion
Wed, July 11, 2007
The web actually states that you are buying a degree, credits and all. If you want something fast and don't feel fraudelant about it then you buy it. If you actually want a REAL degree, take classes at the brick and morter buildings or take on line classes from the brick and morter and then you will be sure its real, accredited and none of this University of Phoenix, Walden, Strayer, Capella, AIU, or Westwood bulls&%@!