A York University grad who forged diplomas was busted by an undercover reporter from the Toronto Star in December. Peng Sun, 26, also sells academic transcripts and other documents to desperate jobseekers.
Sun guaranteed that his documents, ranging from $500 to $4,000, are identical to the authentic versions from some of the most prestigious universities in Canada, including U of T and Queen’s.
“The paper, its weight, quality, pattern, color, fonts, layout, logo, design, stamp and seal are all the same as the real thing” Sun told a Star operative.
Sun advertises his forged degrees via an Internet bulletin board. All he asks for are date of birth, requested graduating year, and a $400 down payment.
Employers can now verify any U of T degree online, if they know a student’s name and social insurance or student number, within five days.
