ABU Zaria’s Social Media Scam Warning
On this page, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, issues an urgent warning to both its university community and the general public about the increasing incidents of social media scams.
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Rise of Impersonation Scams
Modus Operandi of Scammers
- Scammers have been engaging in deceptive practices by impersonating the Vice-Chancellor on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.
- Their fraudulent activities often revolve around fictitious contracts for the supply of computers and alluring job offers.
Persistence of Scam Activities
- These criminal activities have been recurring since 2020, coinciding with Prof. Kabiru Bala’s tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University.
University’s Response and Public Caution
- Ahmadu Bello University is committed to regularly updating the public about these scams to enhance awareness and vigilance.
- The University Security Division, in collaboration with various security agencies, is actively working to track down and prosecute these fraudsters.
- Public Vigilance: The university strongly urges everyone to remain cautious and vigilant against such deceptive practices.