The field this person claims to have a PhD in is Vocal Pedagogy. She uses this fake PHD to get clientele. She also uses it at seminars.
If this is illigal, how do I turn her in? What is the charge? What could the punishment be?
2007-11-15 04:06:04 · 6 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
How do you know it is fake, and how does she use it to make money?
2007-11-15 04:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is teaching opera singing? For the record you do not need a degree to teach singing. Legally, anyone can be a voice teacher, regardless of degree or experience. They may not be able to teach in many institutions that require a degree but they are allowed to teach singing privately. Misrepresentation of academic accomplishments may be a reason for termination of employment and might be considered fraud if she is charging based on the claim of a degree. It could be the basis of a law suit if you were dissatisfied with her teaching but I don't think it is likely that the police will seriously investigate a voice teacher for lack of accreditation if that is the only charge.
I am going to give you a star for interesting just because I had to look up pedagogy. I don't learn new words that often anymore :)
2007-11-15 04:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to do this??? How do you know for a fact that she doesn't have a PhD?? Unless you KNOW it for a fact, you really can't do anything and it is unethical for you to do so. The only way you can KNOW for a FACT is to find out what school she is claiming to have her PhD from and get it in writing from the school that she does not have a PhD. Usually, schools don't release that information without written consent from their students.
So, if you don't have it in writing from the university - no one will believe you. You really need to find a different hobby... There's such little time in this world - and you should spend it on getting a PhD for yourself.
PLUS, you could find yourself at the other end of a lawsuit for defamation and libel. Which means you could end up owing her $100,000+ for lying about her.
It is not illegal to lie about your credentials - just unethical.
2007-11-15 04:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Dina K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's illegal. Call newspaper and Better Business Bureau
2007-11-15 04:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by roxxygrrl13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call cable news. They love scandal and embarassing stories.
2007-11-15 04:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just report it.
Thats hardcore illegal.
2007-11-15 04:13:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋