The Psychology of fake qualifications

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GUEST – Andrew Woodburn, MD of Amrop Woodburn Mann.

Qualification fraud in South Africa has increased by as much as 200% in the last decade. CV and qualification fraud have taken the South African spotlight recently – as high-profile individuals have stood publicly accused of lying about their academic achievements.

However even with all the background screening done by employers in SA, why do people still think that they can get away with this?
12 Oct 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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