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Subject:Certification: THE SOLUTION From:Jason Willebeek-LeMair <jlemair -at- ITEXCHSRV2 -dot- PHX -dot- MCD -dot- MOT -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 25 Nov 1998 07:47:04 -0700
Well, I have finally found the solution to certification. For only
US$200.00, you too can have the Ph.D. of your choice.
I received the following e-mail during the great Certification Debate of
'98. I did not make this up--it is actual spam.
Please note that I do NOT recommend paying the money and getting the degree
(hence, I deleted the contact info). But, it is interesting to see how
someone with a laser printer and certificate stock can make a quick buck.
Kinda makes you wonder why we spend all our time creating useful information
products...
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UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS ----
Increase your personal prestige and money
earning power through an advanced
university degree.
Eminent, non-accredited universities will
award you a degree for only $200.
Degree granted based on your present
knowledge and experience. No further
effort necessary on your part.
Just a short phone call is all that is required for a
BA, MA, MBA, or PhD diploma in the field of your
choice.
