UBTHThe University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), College of Nursing, has issued a strong warning to students, parents, and guardians about fake provisional admission letters currently being circulated. EducationNGR also gathered that these fraudulent letters are designed to deceive applicants into paying money to scammers.
UBTH management urges all applicants to rely only on official communication channels and to stay alert to avoid falling victim to these scams.
What the Fake UBTH Admission Letters Look Like
The fake letters often:
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Use the heading “Offer of Provisional Admission”
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Claim to be from the UBTH College of Nursing
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Push applicants to pay money urgently
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Provide private phone numbers, personal email addresses, or social media handles
The sample circulating online is fake and should be ignored completely.
How UBTH Sends Genuine Admission Offers
Authentic UBTH admission information is released only through:
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Official UBTH online portals
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The main UBTH website
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The College of Nursing office
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The UBTH ICT Unit and other authorised communication points
UBTH does NOT send admission letters through:
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Unofficial social media pages
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Random personal email addresses
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Agents or individuals claiming they can “help” secure admission
Any message that comes from outside these approved channels must be treated with caution.
Simple Checks Before Acting on Any Admission Letter
Applicants should take the following steps before paying any money or accepting any offer:
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Compare the information with updates on the official UBTH website
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Confirm directly with the College of Nursing
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Reach out to the UBTH ICT Unit using verified contact numbers
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Look out for spelling errors, odd formatting, or unusual requests
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Never pay into personal bank accounts or numbers sent by unknown individuals
If anything looks or feels wrong, confirm from UBTH first—this simple step can prevent financial loss.
How Students, Parents, and Guardians Can Stay Safe
To stay protected:
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Follow only verified UBTH platforms
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Keep track of official dates and announcements
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Ignore messages that pressure applicants to make quick payments
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Spread this warning to other applicants
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Parents should talk with their children about common admission-related scams
Action Against Fake Admission Letter Offenders
UBTH management has begun tracking those responsible for issuing and circulating these fake letters. Anyone caught will face legal action for fraud.
The hospital and college remain committed to transparent and secure communication. Applicants who are unsure about any message or letter should contact UBTH directly before taking action.