Fw: [Adult Ed Assessment] GED Testing Service Public Relations Campaign and Lawsuit
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From: Lori Forlizzi
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 1:30 PM
Subject: [Adult Ed Assessment] GED Testing Service Public Relations
Campaign and Lawsuit
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Hello everyone,
I received this information from my Director, Barbara Van Horn, and am passing it onto you. It provides information about a lawsuit that the GED Testing Service has brought to shut down a network of fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using the GED® trademark, and an accompanying public relations campaign to inform the public about the issue. Barb noted, " I just received this notice from the National Coalition for Literacy. Feel free to disseminate, especially to GED and potential GED candidates."
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Jackie Taylor"
Date: March 22, 2012 9:17:50 AM EDT
To:
Cc: Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Subject: [NCL Members] FW: GED Lawsuit Email
Dear NCL Members,
Please see the GED Lawsuit Email below. Armando Diaz of the GED Testing Service has asked me to share it with you. It went out to GED State Administrators and to State Directors. He says we can use it to disseminate the information to our own constituents and we should feel free to edit it for our networks. If you have questions, please contact him at:
Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Jackie Taylor
________________________________________
Dear XXXX,
As most of you know, nearly 800,000 adults take the GED® test each year on their path to better jobs, training, and education. Unfortunately, there are dishonest businesses online that offer fake GED® and high school diplomas, taking advantage of these well-intentioned adults.
GED Testing Service, in conjunction with ACE, has filed a federal lawsuit to shut down a network of fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using the GED® trademark. These sites mislead adult learners and award false high school equivalency and GED® test credentials. GED Testing Service has developed a public relations campaign to inform test-takers, third-party organizations, members of the media, GED Administrators%u2122 and state adult education directors about the lawsuit. GED Testing Service went public with the suit this morning and was featured on The TODAY Show. You can watch the video here:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/46819628#46819628.
As part of the campaign, GED Testing Service has created the first online repository where educators and test-takers can report suspicious websites. Visit www.GEDtestingservice.com/fraud to learn more.
Also, our public relations campaign includes a spokesperson who personifies the hundreds of adult learners who are scammed every day. Denise Richardson, of Beloit, WI, sadly fell victim to one of these fraudulent websites, but has now gone on to pass the official GED® test and is currently enrolled at her local technical college. She truly has a remarkable story and I'd like to thank the state of Wisconsin for connecting us with Denise.
If for any reason, you are asked a question regarding the lawsuit, please direct the inquiries to Armando Diaz, who is the public affairs specialist at GED Testing Service. Armando will be handling all questions and inquires dealing with the lawsuit and I've included his full contact information below.
Contact Information:
Armando Diaz
Public Affairs Specialist
E: Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Ph: 202/471-2157
Cell: 202/309-1738
Don't forget to visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GEDtesting and our Twitter page at:www.twitter.com/GEDtesting, to stay connected with the campaign. For more information about how to use the GED® trademark in your everyday work visit: www.GEDtest.org/style.
Thanks for your support during this campaign.
XXXXX
GED(R) and GED Testing Service(R) are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education. Used under license.
_______________________________________________
Members mailing list
Mem...@national-coalition-literacy.org
http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members
I received this information from my Director, Barbara Van Horn, and am passing it onto you. It provides information about a lawsuit that the GED Testing Service has brought to shut down a network of fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using the GED® trademark, and an accompanying public relations campaign to inform the public about the issue. Barb noted, " I just received this notice from the National Coalition for Literacy. Feel free to disseminate, especially to GED and potential GED candidates."
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Jackie Taylor"
Date: March 22, 2012 9:17:50 AM EDT
To:
Cc: Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Subject: [NCL Members] FW: GED Lawsuit Email
Dear NCL Members,
Please see the GED Lawsuit Email below. Armando Diaz of the GED Testing Service has asked me to share it with you. It went out to GED State Administrators and to State Directors. He says we can use it to disseminate the information to our own constituents and we should feel free to edit it for our networks. If you have questions, please contact him at:
Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Jackie Taylor
________________________________________
Dear XXXX,
As most of you know, nearly 800,000 adults take the GED® test each year on their path to better jobs, training, and education. Unfortunately, there are dishonest businesses online that offer fake GED® and high school diplomas, taking advantage of these well-intentioned adults.
GED Testing Service, in conjunction with ACE, has filed a federal lawsuit to shut down a network of fraudulent websites that are unlawfully using the GED® trademark. These sites mislead adult learners and award false high school equivalency and GED® test credentials. GED Testing Service has developed a public relations campaign to inform test-takers, third-party organizations, members of the media, GED Administrators%u2122 and state adult education directors about the lawsuit. GED Testing Service went public with the suit this morning and was featured on The TODAY Show. You can watch the video here:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/46819628#46819628.
As part of the campaign, GED Testing Service has created the first online repository where educators and test-takers can report suspicious websites. Visit www.GEDtestingservice.com/fraud to learn more.
Also, our public relations campaign includes a spokesperson who personifies the hundreds of adult learners who are scammed every day. Denise Richardson, of Beloit, WI, sadly fell victim to one of these fraudulent websites, but has now gone on to pass the official GED® test and is currently enrolled at her local technical college. She truly has a remarkable story and I'd like to thank the state of Wisconsin for connecting us with Denise.
If for any reason, you are asked a question regarding the lawsuit, please direct the inquiries to Armando Diaz, who is the public affairs specialist at GED Testing Service. Armando will be handling all questions and inquires dealing with the lawsuit and I've included his full contact information below.
Contact Information:
Armando Diaz
Public Affairs Specialist
E: Armand...@GEDtestingservice.com
Ph: 202/471-2157
Cell: 202/309-1738
Don't forget to visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GEDtesting and our Twitter page at:www.twitter.com/GEDtesting, to stay connected with the campaign. For more information about how to use the GED® trademark in your everyday work visit: www.GEDtest.org/style.
Thanks for your support during this campaign.
XXXXX
GED(R) and GED Testing Service(R) are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education. Used under license.
_______________________________________________
Members mailing list
Mem...@national-coalition-literacy.org
http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members
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