Chinedu swore he wouldn’t be like last year’s “admission is sure” victims. Then his aunty’s friend (who “knows someone inside”) slid into his WhatsApp with a miracle: pay ₦150,000 today and get University Of Abuja admission by Friday.
There was even a “portal” link—complete with a university logo and a countdown timer screaming OFFER EXPIRES IN 03:14:57.
Two days later, the “agent” ghosted. The countdown hit zero. Chinedu’s money joined the ancestors.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because scammers are scaling up during admission season—cloning university pages, blasting calls/SMS, and promising slot-for-cash “guarantees.”
The University of Abuja just issued a public warning: ignore anyone offering admission for money or “favour”; UniAbuja does not use third-party agents. Only its official platforms and lines are legit.
Here are five ways not to fall a victim of admission scam:
1) If it’s not On JAMB CAPS, it’s not your admission
Real admissions in Nigeria flow through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Before you celebrate, log into efacility.jamb.gov.ng to check admission status and accept the offer. No CAPS record = no admission, no matter what a glossy “admission letter” says.
Why this matters: JAMB—and multiple advisories—have flagged ongoing syndicates issuing fake letters and “urgent” payment instructions. If you can’t validate it on JAMB, walk away.
2) Don’t fall For Cloned Pages, Verify University Of Abuja’s Real Touchpoints
Scammers are pushing counterfeit notices and fake social handles. UniAbuja says official info is shared only via its verified platforms—uniabuja.edu.ng, official email [info@uniabuja.edu.ng], X handle @UofANigeria, plus its published phone lines.
Cross-check the domain (✅.edu.ng) and ensure you reach UniAbuja’s own portal before you enter credentials or pay anything.
3) “Agent” Asked You To Pay Into A Private Account? Red Flag
UniAbuja’s statement is blunt: no third-party agents or representatives are authorised to secure admission.
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Payments for legitimate services happen through official university/JAMB channels, not some person’s personal bank account or a “limited-time” USSD. JAMB has repeatedly warned about fake rescheduling, fake fees, and spoofed bank accounts.
4) Pause, Call, Confirm—Before You Click Or Pay
When in doubt, stop and verify using UniAbuja’s published lines (0903 683 6734, 0815 581 0940) or official email.
A 2-minute call can save 2 years of regret. If the message came via WhatsApp broadcast or a Telegram group with a name like UofA Direct Slot 2025, treat it like a prince from “Niger area” offering you an oil block.
5) Lock It In On JAMB—Then Print What Matters
Once your admission shows on CAPS and you’ve accepted, print your JAMB Admission Letter and confirm your name appears on JAMB’s Matriculation List. This is what institutions (and NYSC later) will respect—not screenshots from a fake portal.
Share this with a parent group or a class WhatsApp chat. If you spot a fake page or receive a “pay-now” message, report it to UniAbuja via the official lines and to JAMB. Your 30 seconds could save someone’s school fees—or their future.