The unfortunate reality is that there are some disreputable players out there and it is the responsibility of anyone seeking higher education to do their due diligence. This matters even more in coaching, where no licensing board filters out the bad actors. Below are some red flags and the responses to them pertaining to IICS. 

Some red flags to help identify a diploma mill, as per https://www.chea.org/important-questions-about-diploma-mills-and-accreditation-mills