Man Confirms Diploma Is Real After Asking Guy Who Sold It to Him

In light of the rising number of false diploma cases, Pak Hoaksono (not his real name) affirmed the authenticity of his diploma by confirming with the person he bought it from. Pak Hoaksono says he never once doubted the document hanging proudly in his living room. “I don’t see why people bother with long verification steps,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “All I did was message the seller.”

"All I did was message the seller"

Indonesia has wrestled with fake degrees for years, ranging from white-collar employees to high-profile public officials. Experts argue that lawmakers and university leaders should partner with the Ministry of Education to establish a centralized database of verified graduates. Pak Hoaksono , meanwhile, remains unfazed. A screenshot shared by Pak Hoaksono shows a brief WhatsApp exchange in which he seeks reassurance about the authenticity of the diploma he purchased. When he asks the seller if it's legitimate, the seller simply replied, "Trust me, bro."