Belford University - Belford High School Degree Mill Internet

This company is a degree Mill (they provide fake diplomas). They are part af about a half a dozen "Online Colleges" that are accredited by two of the same accreditation services. They also own this service.

I applied for a High School Diploma, their site showed up when I googled GED, they said: "why get a GED when you can get a High School Diploma". I had to take a 5 part "Test" in order to receive my diploma based on my "Lifetime Experiences". Strange thing about it was that after I failed one of the tests, they showed me the correct answers and told me to start again.

After Successfully "passing" their tests, they charged me $275, and told me that they give out a standard G.P.A. of 2.0 and if I wanted to raise it to 3.5-4.0 I could for an additional fee of $75!.

Then I received a phone call stating that I had been awarded a 25% off Scholarship based on my "High Grades", With that I Submitted my payment information and eagerly awaited my "Diploma".

When the package containing my diploma arrived, I glanced at the Senders label and saw that it was shipped from Dubai, AE! (HMM, I was sure that the guy I was talking to on the phone said that he was in Texas!)

Inside the package was a folder proudly displaying Beldford High Scools' logo containing Ten Document 1 Diploma, 2 Transcripts, 4 Education Verification Letters, and 3 Awards: one of which stated "Distinction in Calculus II" ( I am horrible at math, and Certainly did not recall much calculus in the math section). the package also contained Four Car labels; Two for Belford High, And Two For Belford University (Wonder if you get free parking when you proudly display that you fell victim to a scam?)

Alarm Bells started ringing, I did a bit of research and found out that i was not the only one who fell victim to this scam, there are many other reports online that can be viewed. I sent Looked at My E-Mail Inbox and saw that all my Correspondences with them were signed by the same "John Hudson" 24/7 (my this guy must never sleep!)

I sent them the Following E-Mail:
Hello After Receiving Your Diploma, and having tried to verify it LEGALLY, I discovered from numerous sources that your "Company" is nothing but a Fraud, a Degree Mill, after paying money and receiving a few worthless papers in return, i feel that i have no choice but to request that the one of your staff contacts me immediately to speak to me regarding refunding my money,

N-Jay
former "ALUMNUS"

I received a rapid response stating that my Money would be refunded within 5 days, Strangely enough it was, so now I have 10 pieces of paper waiting on my shelf maybe I can make some paper airplanes, or as Fire Starter, because thats about the only uses they have, (I still have those nice stickers Though)

I guess I did get Some stuff free from them, Maybe they should advertise "Fee Stickers and Firewood", But, Seriously some of the articles online show that not all people received full Refunds. So I wouldnt recommend Risking your money.

So Enough for me Now, Thankfully my story ended Okay, It may not for someone else so be carefull when applying to online schools, even if they claim to be accredited, or show "proof" that they are, that accreditation company may be a scam as well, so do your research and Good Luck with your Educational Ambitions!

N-Jay
Brooklyn, New York
U.S.A.