By MARY RONKE, Ilorin –
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has alerted the public to beware of fraudsters using fake social media accounts created in the name of Prof. Wahab the Vice Chancellor of the institution, for fraudulent activities.
The Director of Corporate Affairs Department of UNILORIN, Mr. Kunle Akogun, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday.
Mr. Akogun said the latest antics of scammers, who use fictitious social media accounts created in the name of the vice chancellor.
“This is with the sole aim of conning them into parting with their hard-earned money.
“These rogues use the fake social media platforms like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook and Messenger to make all sorts of demands from members of the public, ostensibly in the name of the Vice Chancellor.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Prof. Egbewole does not operate on any of those social media platforms.
“Members of the public should, therefore, be wary of the antics of these unscrupulous elements and be adequately guided not to fall for their pranks,” he warned.
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