BMU admission scam alert for 2025/2026

Bayelsa Medical University, also called BMU, is warning students, parents, and the public about fake pages online. These pages claim to share BMU 2025/2026 admission lists and sell “supplementary forms”. They use the BMU name and logo, but they are not from the university.

This notice helps readers see how the scam works, how to stay safe, and where to get real admission news.

What is the BMU admission scam online?

Fake Facebook pages and paid ads are copying the name and logo of Bayelsa Medical University.

These pages pretend to:

• Release 2025/2026 admission lists
• Sell “supplementary forms”
• Help students get “quick admission” after payment

They are not linked to the real university. Their aim is to collect money and personal details from students and families.

How the scam tricks students

Many students follow news about admission on social media. Scam pages use this to trick people by:

• Posting fake “BMU admission list 2025/2026 now out”
• Sharing phone numbers that belong to private people, not staff
• Asking for money through bank transfers, WhatsApp lines, or personal accounts
• Using the BMU logo to look real

Some pages even run sponsored ads, so they appear at the top of feeds. This can make them look like real official pages to a busy reader.

What BMU never does for admission

To stay safe, it helps to know what the university does not do.

BMU does not:

• Announce admission through random phone numbers
• Use unverified Facebook or Instagram pages for admission lists
• Sell admission or “supplementary forms” through private accounts
• Ask students to pay into personal bank accounts or send money to WhatsApp lines

Any page or person that breaks these rules should be treated as fake.

Official BMU channels for real updates

All real admission news and notices come from official channels only. For safe information, students and parents should rely on:

• BMU Official Facebook Page
• BMU website
• BMU Admission Office on campus
• Official BMU email address

If an update is not from one of these four, it should not be trusted.

Signs a BMU admission page is fake

Students can use a simple check list to judge any page or ad that uses the BMU name.

Quick checks to spot fake BMU pages

Look for these warning signs:

• The page name is slightly different from “Bayelsa Medical University” or “BMU”
• The page has no clear history, few posts, or no clear contact details
• The posts push students to “rush” payment to secure a place
• The contact phone number is a private mobile line, not an office line
• The page asks students to send money through WhatsApp or direct message
• Spelling and grammar in posts look poor or careless

If two or more of these signs appear, the page is very likely fake.

What to do if someone sees a fake BMU admission ad

When a student, parent, or staff member comes across a fake ad or page, the right steps are simple.

Safe actions to protect self and others

• Do not call the phone numbers on the ad
• Do not send money or personal details
• Do not share screenshots that show the scam account in a way that promotes it
• Use the platform’s “Report page” or “Report ad” button at once
• Inform friends and classmates, so they do not fall for the trick
• Check the real BMU channels for any matching notice

Reporting helps the platform remove the page faster and protects other students.