FUDUTSE Warns Against Fake Admission Website: How to Avoid Admission Scams

Federal University Dutse (FUDUTSE) has issued an urgent warning about fraudulent websites impersonating the university to scam prospective students. A fake webpage claiming to represent "University Headquarters" has been using cloned institutional details to deceive applicants into making payments for admission.

The Scam: What Students Need to Know

Fraudsters have created a website that mimics FUDUTSE's official branding, using the university's name, address, and mail bag number. The fake site displays illegitimate contact numbers and solicits payments from unsuspecting students seeking admission.

Official Statement from FUDUTSE

The university management clarified five critical points about the admission process:

1. Admission Process Has Not Begun

The university stated: "The admission process at FUD has not started. We just advertised our cut-off mark last week and we are yet to announce a date for Post-UTME Screening." Any website claiming to offer admission is fraudulent.

2. No Payment for Admission

FUDUTSE emphasized: "Admission at the Federal University Dutse is strictly based on JAMB Admission criteria. WE DON'T COLLECT MONEY FOR ADMISSION." Any request for payment in exchange for admission is a scam.

3. Use Only Official Channels

Students should verify all information through FUDUTSE's official website and verified social media handles. Ignore information from unverified sources.

4. Ignore Fake Contact Numbers

The fraudulent website displays phone numbers that are not connected to the university. Do not call or send money to these numbers.

5. Stay Vigilant

The university urged parents and applicants to remain alert against admission scammers and fake websites targeting vulnerable students.

How to Protect Yourself from Admission Scams

1. Only visit the official Federal University Dutse website
2. Verify information through FUDUTSE's official social media accounts
3. Never pay money to individuals or websites promising admission
4. Remember that Nigerian federal universities follow JAMB admission procedures
5. Check the website URL carefully - scam sites often use similar but slightly different addresses
6. Be suspicious of urgent payment demands or "limited time offers" for admission
7. Report suspicious websites or contacts to the university's official channels

Red Flags of Admission Scams

• Requests for payment to secure admission
• Promises of guaranteed admission for a fee
• Unofficial email addresses or phone numbers
• Pressure to act quickly or secretly
• Claims that admission has started when the university hasn't announced it
• Poor website design or grammatical errors

Legitimate Admission Process

Federal universities in Nigeria, including FUDUTSE, follow a standardized admission process:

1. Students write JAMB UTME and choose the university
2. University announces cut-off marks
3. Qualified candidates register for Post-UTME screening
4. University conducts screening exercise
5. Admission lists are released through official channels
6. Admitted students pay acceptance fees directly to university accounts

Protect yourself from scams by staying informed. For legitimate exam preparation, use trusted platforms like Ulearngo for JAMB and Post-UTME practice.