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Students who cheat don't just have to worry about getting caught. They risk blackmail and extortion

  • Written by: Kristina Nicholls, Director, Academic Integrity, Torrens University Australia
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When students use a commercial contract cheating service, getting caught by their lecturers is just one of many serious consequences that could damage them and those who trust them. They also expose themselves to blackmail and extortion. Despite these risks, one in ten students at Australian higher education institutions have used a...

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