Admission seekers have been advised to remain vigilant against individuals and online platforms promising to influence, fast-track or guarantee admission in exchange for money.
The warning serves as an important reminder to candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education that they should follow approved admission procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudulent admission agents.
Beware of Fake Admission Agents
During every admission season, some candidates encounter people who claim to have connections with admission officers, lecturers, school management or other officials. These individuals may promise to secure admission, change a candidate's admission status or make an admission offer appear faster in exchange for payment.
Candidates should be cautious of such claims. No unauthorised individual or online platform should be trusted merely because it promises guaranteed admission.
Paying someone who claims to have special access to an admission list could result in financial loss, identity theft or the compromise of sensitive personal information.
How to Protect Yourself During the Admission Process
To avoid admission-related scams, candidates should take the following precautions:
Follow the official admission process: Complete the required registration, screening and other admission procedures specified by your chosen institution.
Verify your admission status: Check your status through the official JAMB e-Facility and CAPS platforms, as well as the official portal of your institution.
Never pay for a guarantee: Be suspicious of anyone demanding money to guarantee admission or promising to manipulate the admission process.
Protect your personal information: Do not disclose your passwords, profile codes, examination details or other sensitive information to unauthorised persons.
Use official payment channels: Make admission-related payments only through the approved channels specified by JAMB or your institution.
Verify before taking action: If someone contacts you with an admission offer or claims to have special information about your application, confirm the claim through the appropriate official channel before making payment or sharing information.
What Should You Do If Someone Promises You Admission?
If an individual or online platform claims that it can secure your admission in exchange for money, do not rush into making a payment. Ask for verifiable information and confirm any claims directly with JAMB or the institution concerned.
Remember that admission decisions must be confirmed through the appropriate official channels. A payment receipt from an unofficial agent or a message claiming that you have been admitted is not sufficient proof of admission.
Advice to Admission Seekers
Your admission journey should not become an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit your hopes and ambitions. Stay informed, exercise caution and follow the approved admission guidelines.
Admission is not for sale. Protect your money, safeguard your personal information and verify every admission claim through official channels.
Share this message with friends, family members and other admission seekers to help them stay informed and avoid admission scams.
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