KNUST Warns Applicants Against Fake Admissions Messages

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a warning to applicants about fake admissions messages that are circulating online. The university says that these messages are not coming from KNUST and that applicants should not pay any money to anyone who claims to be from the university.

A portion of the message reads…

PLEASE WE HAVE NOTICED THAT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS ARE CIRCULATING FAKE ADMISSIONS MESSAGES TO APPLICANTS. PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE.

NO APPLICANTS SHOULD PAY ANY 2,550.00 TO ANY MOMO NUMBER, VODACASH OR AT MONEY.

PLEASE LINK IS FAKE AND NOT COMING FROM KNUST.

https://payknustfees.blogspot.com/2023/11/mtn-step1-dial-170-select-option-1send.html

The university has also provided a list of contact information for the admissions office so that applicants can check the status of their applications or ask any questions they may have.

Here are some of the key points from the university’s warning:

• Applicants should not pay any money to anyone who claims to be from KNUST.
• Applicants should always check notifications from their admissions portal.
• Applicants should call the admissions office if they have any questions.
• Applicants should be wary of links that come in unsolicited emails or messages.

The university is taking steps to address the issue of fake admissions messages:

• The university is working with law enforcement to investigate the individuals behind the fake messages.
• The university is increasing awareness of the scam among applicants.
• The university is implementing additional security measures to protect applicants’ personal information.

Applicants are encouraged to take the following steps to protect themselves:

• Do not respond to any unsolicited emails or messages that claim to be from KNUST.
• Do not click on any links in unsolicited emails or messages.
• Do not provide any personal information to anyone who claims to be from KNUST.
• Report any suspicious activity to the KNUST admissions office.

By taking these steps, applicants can help to protect themselves from scams and ensure that they are receiving accurate information about the admissions process.

MESSAGE FROM KNUST

DEAR APPLICANTS,

PLEASE WE HAVE NOTICED THAT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS ARE CIRCULATING FAKE ADMISSIONS MESSAGES TO APPLICANTS. PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE.

NO APPLICANTS SHOULD PAY ANY 2,550.00 TO ANY MOMO NUMBER, VODACASH OR AT MONEY.

PLEASE LINK IS FAKE AND NOT COMING FROM KNUST.

https://payknustfees.blogspot.com/2023/11/mtn-step1-dial-170-select-option-1send.html

PLEASE BEWARE OF SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS DURING THIS ADMISSION TIME.

ALWAYS CHECK NOTIFICATIONS FROM YOUR ADMISSIONS PORTAL. CALL ADMISSIONS LINES OR VISIT KNUST WEBSITE (www.knust.edu.gh)

KINDLY CONTACT ADMISSIONS OFFICE ON:
CALL: 0240130946 / 0500482807 / 0322061831 / 0322064359
WHATSAPP: 0240130946
TELEGRAM: 0500482807
Email: [email protected]

KNUST ADMISSIONS OFFICE ✍️✍️✍️