JAMB Exposes Fake Exam Slip Reprint Scam – No Resit Scheduled
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a warning to candidates about fraudulent messages circulating, urging them to reprint their exam slips for a supposed resit. The board confirms that no such exam is planned, and these messages are fake and misleading.
How the Scam Works
The deceptive texts appear to come from JAMB’s official 66019 shortcode, but the board has clarified that the code was spoofed—meaning scammers manipulated it to look legitimate. JAMB emphasizes that these messages are not from their office and are designed to create confusion.
JAMB’s Official Statement: No Resit Exam in Progress
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, released a statement to debunk the rumors:
“There are no ongoing resit exams. Some students who received these messages have already taken their resit and received their results. There is no cause for alarm.”
He further advised candidates who have successfully completed their resit to disregard the messages, as they are fraudulent attempts to cause panic.
Upcoming JAMB Exams: What Candidates Should Know
While there is no resit exam, JAMB has outlined the following upcoming schedules:
- Foreign Candidates’ Exam – This will be conducted in select countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Mop-Up Exam – Only for candidates who missed both the main and resit exams due to biometric verification failures, and only those granted waivers will be eligible.
JAMB’s Advice: Ignore Fake Alerts, Await Official Communication
JAMB urges all candidates to:
- Ignore fake messages about exam slip reprints.
- Wait for official updates through verified JAMB channels.
- Verify any suspicious communication before taking action.
Final Warning: Stay Vigilant Against Scams
With increasing cases of fraud, JAMB advises candidates to:
- Only trust official JAMB announcements (website, social media, and accredited news outlets).
- Avoid sharing personal details with unknown sources.
- Report suspicious messages to JAMB for investigation.
Need more JAMB updates? Bookmark the official JAMB website and follow their social media handles for real-time information.
