The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates about a fraudulent scheme targeting those who missed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin in a statement on Thursday, the scammers are soliciting N15,700 from candidates under the guise of offering rescheduling services.
JAMB also dissociated itself from the Sterling Bank account 8520641017, being used to defraud unsuspecting candidates.
“Let us be unequivocal: this is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics.
“The individuals behind this scheme have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency. The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud,” the statement said.
The exam body called on Sterling Bank to take immediate and decisive action against the criminal activity.
It added that it has reported the matter to security agencies and is pursuing those responsible.
JAMB further stated that it does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to unrelated reasons.
It added, however, that candidates whose biometrics failed during verification may be invited to retake the examination at no cost.
“Candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination, we are conducting a thorough investigation. Those without discrepancies will be invited to retake the examination at no cost—no payments required,” the statement said.
JAMB reminded candidates that it does not charge fees for examinations after registration and urged them not to fall prey to fraudulent schemes.
“We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not succumb to these fraudulent schemes. Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately,” the statement said.