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Fake Qualifications – Spotting Builders Who Lie About Their Credentials

It's one of the oldest scams in the book — a builder flashing fake badges, made-up memberships, and invented qualifications.

24 January 202308:004 min read

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It is one of the oldest scams in the book — a builder flashing fake badges, made-up memberships, and invented qualifications.

Common fake credentials

Made-up CSCS cards

Fake City & Guilds certificates

Invented trade body memberships

Forged NVQ certificates

How to verify

Ask to see the original card or certificate

Check the issuing body online

Verify trade body membership on the organisation website

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