The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has alerted the public to fraudulent messages circulating via a spoofed version of its official 66019 shortcode.
The deceptive messages falsely instruct candidates—some of whom have already written their resit exams and received results—to reprint examination slips for another round of tests.
“These messages are not from JAMB,” says Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Public Communication Advisor. “No additional exams are currently scheduled for resit candidates who have already received their results.”
JAMB clarifies that the only upcoming examinations are for foreign candidates in nine countries across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. A mop-up exam is also planned—but strictly for those with biometric verification failures or valid waivers under the 2025 exception.
“These fraudulent messages are designed to cause confusion,” Dr. Benjamin adds. “We urge the public to disregard them entirely.”
JAMB stresses that all legitimate communications come exclusively from its verified platforms. Candidates eligible for the mop-up examination will be contacted directly once logistics are complete.
The examination body warns candidates to be vigilant and verify all information before taking action. Scammers, it says, are capitalizing on exam season anxiety to exploit unsuspecting students.
Dr. Benjamin concludes, “If you’re not contacted through our official channels, ignore the message. Stay informed, stay safe.”
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