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BECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing: Everything You Need to Know

Each year after BECE and WASSCE candidates are done writing their examinations, you are likely to hear about BECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing.

There are so many questions that demand answers including if this is a legally accepted service offered by WAEC.

In this post, provide answers to questions such as What is BECE and WASSCE Tracing of Scripts? How is Script Tracing done? Is Tracing of Scripts legal? Why do people seek the Tracing of Scripts service and what are the legalities associated with BECE and WASSCE Tracing of Scripts?

BECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing is a service that claims to be able to track down and change the grades of students in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The service is typically offered by individuals or groups who claim to have connections within the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the organization that administers the exams.

Below is a typical Advert by the criminals

Tracing of WASSCE papers is still in progress.
Candidates who haven’t performed well in their Wassce examination should contact my team and me for tracing of their papers.

My team and I will trace your script for marking and you will pass and pass well.
All we need is your index number and the name of your school.

Human beings mark your papers, not robots! They are simply bribed not to fail you They fill empty spaces and a whole lot

The process of BECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing is typically as follows:

  1. The student or their parent/guardian contacts the service provider and provides their index number and the name of their school.
  2. The service provider claims to use their connections within WAEC to locate the student’s scripts.
  3. Once the scripts have been located, the service provider claims to be able to change the student’s grades to their desired results.
  4. The student or their parent/guardian pays the service provider a fee.

Is BBECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing legal?

No, BECE and WASSCE Tracing of Scripts is not legal.

It is a form of fraud and is punishable by law.

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WAEC has repeatedly warned against the use of such services and has stated that it will not take any responsibility for the results of students who use them.

Why do people seek this service?

There are a number of reasons why people might seek out the service of BECE and WASSCE Tracing of Scripts. Some students may feel that they have been unfairly graded or that they made a mistake on their exam. Others may simply be looking for a way to improve their grades without putting in the work.

READ: Why 2023 WASSCE And BECE Results May Delay

What are the legalities associated with BECE and WASSCE Scripts Tracing?

As mentioned above, BECE and WASSCE Tracing of Scripts is a form of fraud and is punishable by law.

Anyone who is caught using this service could face a number of penalties, including:

  • A fine
  • Imprisonment
  • A ban from sitting for WAEC exams in the future
  • A fine, an imprisonment, a ban from sitting for WAEC exams in the future.

What should I do if I am contacted by a service provider who claims to be able to trace my BECE or WASSCE scripts?

If you are contacted by a service provider who claims to be able to trace your BECE or WASSCE scripts, you should report them to WAEC immediately. You can do this by calling the WAEC hotline or by sending an email to the WAEC website.

It is important to remember that there is no legitimate way to trace your BECE or WASSCE scripts or to change your grades. Any service provider who claims to be able to do so is fraudulent and should be avoided.

Only thieves and criminals will seek this service in the first place. Are you worth the description? Stop being lazy as a student and parents must also stop encouraging and teaching their children examination-related crimes in the name of helping them pass the exam.

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