Like the saying goes, bad decision make good stories. Do tattoo artists still work on drunks? I thought there's an unwritten rule (or maybe a law) saying that you can't be plastered when getting a tattoo.
You underestimate the number of problems we have ;) But on a more serious note, I agree with you hearsetrax, these hackers should aim their energy and effort towards something more productive.
When I published my papers for my graduate degree ages ago, I was surprised when my professor showed me the bill. The journal (a reputable one) charged him thousands of dollars, which the university duly paid. It was standard practice and he didn't bat an eye.
A survey once found that 58% of employers have caught a lie on a resume, though this one is definitely blatant. Academic credentials account for 33% of the lies caught.