UTME 2024:Police,JAMB Warn Candidates Against Fake Website

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB and the police have issued a strong warning to candidates preparing for the 2024 UTME against using fake websites.

This caution was given during a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, mentioned the existence of numerous fake websites made by dishonest people aiming to deceive candidates.

He urged candidates to be cautious, emphasizing that these fake sites are designed to trick innocent candidates into sharing personal information like registration numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers..

“Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the integrity of the examination process.

“We urge parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to ensure that candidates print their UTME Notification Slips only from the Board’s approved website: www.jamb.gov.ng,” he said.

Adejobi pointed out that the force was familiar with the tactics employed by fraudsters, especially during the annual assessment and admission exercises.

He, therefore, said that both organisations were actively sensitising candidates and the public about these deceptive practices.

“Any candidate who visits these fake sites will definitely have unreliable information and thereby miss out in the forthcoming exams.

“Any website other than www.jamb.gov.ng offering UTME slip printing services is fake and designed to defraud candidates,” he said.

On his part, the JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, assured of the Board’s commitment to continue in playing its role

He, therefore, urged candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages noting that they were from elements who aim at defrauding candidates.

It was earlier reported that the 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, and end on April 29.