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| Melissa Williams-Brown lied about earning a college degree George Washington University has no record of her despite claims made in newspaper articles. (Photo Credit: melissabrowninoz.blogspot.com) |
It is estimated that up to half of all resumes contain fraudulent information*, including educational achievements. Those who falsify information count on the verification process being so difficult that employers and others will not attempt to verify educational claims. For more information on the cost of credentials fraud and how to fight it, ask your Clearinghouse regional director for a copy of “Your Institution’s Reputation on the Line"
Melissa Williams-Brown went to extraordinary lengths to fake a college degree she does not have, including claims in engagement announcements she placed in several newspapers - including the Los Angeles Times and Irvine World News.
School Officials: Melissa Williams-Brown was never a student
Melissa's claims of a bachelors degree from George Washington University were proven false in statements from school officials.
Miranda Sieg of alumni relations said she "cannot find any records" of her enrollment. Desiree Bascomb, a spokesperson from media relations, said in an email: "Our records office is unable to find a record of her attendance.
Miranda Sieg of alumni relations said she "cannot find any records" of her enrollment. Desiree Bascomb, a spokesperson from media relations, said in an email: "Our records office is unable to find a record of her attendance.
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Melissa Williams-Brown has a 20-year history of falsifying resumes and academic fraud.
South Australia Police launch criminal investigation of Melissa Williams-Brown for identity theft and cybercrime offences
Melissa Williams-Brown used forged consent forms to steal private records from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Melissa Williams-Brown posed as an employer conducting background checks in order to illegally obtain educational records and private information from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Officials say Williams-Brown used forged consent forms and posed as an employer conducting background checks to illegally obtain protected educational records and other personal data from the National Student Clearinghouse, a government agency affiliated with the United States Department of Education (DOE).