The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates and the general public about a fake website collecting payments under the false promise of rescheduling the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board described the scheme as a scam aimed at defrauding candidates who missed the ongoing examination. The warning was issued in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
He revealed that the fraudulent website, titled “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw,” is linked to an account number (8520641017) at Sterling Bank. According to him, the scammers are requesting N15,700 from unsuspecting candidates for rescheduling—an offer JAMB has not made.
“This is a blatant scam. The people behind it are not in any way connected to JAMB or any government agency,” Benjamin said. “The account and website are being used purely to defraud the public.”
He stressed that JAMB does not charge candidates for any services after the registration process is completed. Importantly, the board does not offer rescheduling for candidates who missed their exams due to personal reasons or issues not caused by JAMB.
Benjamin added that the only exception applies to candidates who had biometric verification problems on the day of the exam. Those affected are currently under review, and if cleared, will be invited to retake the exam at no cost.
“No genuine JAMB process will ask you to pay after registration. Anyone asking you to pay again is trying to scam you,” he said.
The board has reported the case to relevant security agencies and urged Sterling Bank to take quick action to shut down the fraudulent account.
JAMB also called on all candidates and parents to be cautious and report any suspicious activity immediately. “Do not fall for this trick. If in doubt, visit any JAMB office or check the official website for information,” Benjamin advised.
This warning comes at a time when the 2025 UTME is ongoing across the country, and some candidates have faced issues related to exam access or technical delays. JAMB, however, insists it has clear procedures for handling genuine problems—and paying scammers is not one of them.
