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Initial investigation revealed a shocking number of cases of fake degree distributors and document fraud, as well as their disastrous consequences. Steps need to be taken to combat or prevent fraud cases from occurring, therefore QR Block CV, a developed native phone application aims to utilize blockchain technology to combat fake degrees and document fraud.

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Certificates, diplomas, ever since their inception have been used as a measure of an individual’s abilities, qualifications, and achievements through diligence talent. Initial investigation revealed a shocking number of cases of fake degree distributors and document fraud, as well as their disastrous consequences.

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Illegitimate degrees. if ignored can cause immeasurable damage to the economy, educational industry and consumers. Lack of trust on the validity of degrees undermine the academic infrastructure. Unskilled workers in high-skill jobs leads to disasters affecting both consumers and businesses.

Vincent Lew Kok Seng
Institut Teknologi Brunei

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This page is a summary of: Blockchain technology in securing academic credentials: Mobile QR block CV, January 2023, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0181098.
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