The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has distanced itself from a fraudulent scheme demanding payment from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board identified a fake rescheduling platform operating under the name “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” with account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank. JAMB described the platform as a scam aimed at extorting unsuspecting candidates.
Dr. Benjamin explained that the fraudsters behind the scheme have been soliciting N15,700 from candidates, falsely claiming it as a fee for rescheduling missed exams. He emphasized that the perpetrators are not affiliated with JAMB or any recognized government body.
“This is a clear scam,” he said. “We urge the public to disregard such communications and avoid falling victim to these deceitful tactics. The provided account details have no link to JAMB and exist solely for fraudulent purposes.”
He called on Sterling Bank to take prompt action against the account being used for the fraudulent activity and disclosed that the matter has been reported to security agencies for investigation and prosecution.
JAMB reiterated its policy that it does not reschedule exams for candidates who miss their test dates due to personal reasons. However, the Board is reviewing cases of candidates affected by biometric verification failures, and those cleared of discrepancies will be allowed to retake the examination at no cost.
“JAMB does not charge any fee after registration is completed,” Benjamin stressed. “We advise candidates to stay alert, avoid scammers, and report any suspicious activity immediately.”
