Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board identified the site, 'Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw,' and the associated account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, as part of a scam.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the disclaimer was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Board's Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin stated that the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME. He emphasized that some individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretence of offering rescheduling services for the examination.
Benjamin clarified that this is a blatant scam and assured the public that the individuals behind this scheme have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency. He also noted that the account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud.
Benjamin called on Sterling Bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity. He mentioned that JAMB has reported the matter to the relevant security agencies and is actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act. He further stated that JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board's actions.
He, however, mentioned that the Board is conducting a thorough investigation for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination. Those without discrepancies would be invited to retake the examination at no cost.
Benjamin reiterated that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration. He urged all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes, advising them to protect themselves and report any suspicious activity immediately.