Why do people fake degree certificates?
Academic credential verification has become an essential part of recruitment and admissions processes across UK organisations. Understanding why people fake degree certificates and how to identify them helps organisations make informed decisions about their verification processes. The current landscape of degree certificate fraud Research from Cifas, the UK’s fraud prevention service, indicates that nearly one […]
QCHE 2026: Strengthening Assurance in a Changing Admissions Landscape
On Wednesday 11 February 2026, Qualification Check welcomed 80 delegates from 40 universities to Glaziers Hall, London Bridge, for the second annual QCHE conference. Held in partnership with Password English Language Testing, the event brought together admissions, compliance and sector leaders for a focused day exploring risk, fraud and assurance in an increasingly complex admissions environment. Across platform updates, collaborative […]
International Admissions Fraud: What changed in 2025? Download the report.
The admissions cycle rarely ends neatly. Teams move fast, deadlines compress, and the operational load climbs. That is also when risk tends to creep in. Today we’re sharing our Post-Cycle Fraud Report 2025, built from what Qualification Check has seen across our primary-source verification outcomes during the 2025 admissions cycle in the UK. It’s designed […]
The Hidden Risks of QR Codes in Admissions
By Rachel Whales, Head of Global Accounts, 15 May 2025 Table of Contents I recently shared a BBC article about the rise in QR code scams, and it got me thinking about the conversations I’ve been having with some of our university partners around the use of QR codes for qualification verification – specifically, their […]
AI-Powered Fraud is on the Rise: Why Primary Source Verification is More Crucial Than Ever
By Dan Hammond, Head of Product & Data, 13 May 2025 Table of Contents With the rising accessibility and global adoption of AI tools, would-be fraudsters now have access to a growing armoury of new digital solutions to help them present as genuine. Alongside traditional fraud methods such as using editing software to change details […]