By Babatunde Emmanuel
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has warned the university community about the circulation of unofficial phone calls and text messages from fraudsters requesting money and personal information from students.
This was disclosed in an advisory notice co-signed by the Students’ Union President, Deboye Temidayo, and the General Secretary, Joshua O. Shontan, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
“The attention of the Students’ Union has been drawn to the circulation of unverified messages and phone calls requesting money and personal information from students under various pretexts,” the notice reads.
According to the memo, students are advised to exercise caution and refrain from sending money or sensitive personal information to any individual or group whose identity has not been verified.
The notice also emphasized that fraudulent individuals may impersonate student leaders, university officials, or fellow students to deceive unsuspecting members of the university community.
Students are urged to remain cautious and verify the authenticity of such communications through official Students’ Union channels before making any payments or responding to financial requests.
“Before making any payment or responding to financial requests, please verify the authenticity of such communications through official Students’ Union channels. Your vigilance is key to protecting yourself and others from scams.”
Students are also encouraged to promptly report any suspicious messages or activities to the appropriate authorities.
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