JAMB Warns Candidates: Fake Resit Messages Are Circulating—Here’s the Truth
Hook:
Have you received a message telling you to reprint your JAMB slip for another resit exam? Ignore it. JAMB says it’s fake—and here’s what every candidate needs to know to stay ahead of scams.
Table of Contents
- JAMB Confirms: No Resit Exams Ongoing
- What’s Actually Next on JAMB’s Timetable?
- How to Know Real Messages from Fakes
- What Candidates Should Do Now
JAMB Confirms: No Resit Exams Ongoing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially debunked claims that candidates need to reprint their slips for another round of resit exams.
According to Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs, “There are no ongoing resit exams.” He clarified that the candidates who were eligible for resits have already taken the exams and received their results.
He warned that the new wave of messages asking students to reprint slips is false and not from JAMB.
“These messages are deliberately crafted to mislead and create confusion,” Dr. Benjamin stated. “Candidates who have completed their exams should disregard them entirely.”
What’s Actually Next on JAMB’s Timetable?
JAMB has outlined two key activities remaining on its 2025 exam schedule:
- Foreign Candidate UTME:
This is scheduled to hold in select countries across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. - Mop-Up Exam:
A special session will be held only for candidates who missed both the main UTME and resit due to verified biometric verification issues.
Note: Only candidates who receive official waivers will be allowed to participate.
How to Know Real Messages from Fakes
Some of the fake messages appeared to come from JAMB’s verified shortcode, 66019, which caused panic among candidates. But JAMB says the shortcode was spoofed—that means it was faked to look like an official source.
To avoid falling victim, only trust messages sent through JAMB’s verified platforms:
- The official JAMB website
- JAMB’s verified social media handles
- SMS alerts directly confirmed by the board
What Candidates Should Do Now
JAMB is urging all candidates, parents, and guardians to remain calm and verify all information through official channels before taking action.
“If you are eligible for the mop-up exam, JAMB will contact you directly. There’s no need to reprint any slip unless instructed by the board itself,” Dr. Benjamin emphasized.
Bottom Line:
If you’ve completed your UTME or resit exam, ignore any new messages about reprints or resits. Stay alert, follow only official updates, and don’t let scammers distract you from your academic journey.
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