JAMB warns 2025 UTME candidates about fraudulent messages targeting candidates, urging them to ignore misleading texts from scammers posing as official communications. These scams attempt to exploit students by falsely claiming profile issues and offering assistance for a fee. JAMB assures that no such messages are sent by them.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to 2025 UTME candidates to remain cautious of fraudulent text messages being circulated by scammers. According to a statement from JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the deceptive messages aim to exploit unsuspecting students through fake alerts alleging issues with their examination details.
These fraudsters reportedly use a combination of the UTME code “8863” and JAMB’s official short code “55019” to create a misleading sender ID, making the messages appear authentic. The content of these messages falsely claims that candidates’ profiles have been tampered with and advises them to contact certain individuals for assistance — a move designed to extort money.
Dr. Benjamin clarified that these messages are not from JAMB, and any such claims should be disregarded immediately. He emphasized that official communications from the board will only come through verified platforms and urged the public to be vigilant.
Security agencies have been alerted, and investigations are underway to track those behind the scam. JAMB further advised candidates to avoid interacting with unfamiliar numbers or sharing personal details outside of approved JAMB channels.
The board reiterated its commitment to protecting candidates and ensuring the integrity of the examination process. Anyone receiving suspicious messages is encouraged to report them promptly to the authorities or JAMB for verification.
