BMU Warns Public -Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, has issued an urgent warning to applicants, parents, guardians, and the general public regarding a fraudulent admission letter currently circulating on the internet. According to the institution, a forged document containing fake steps for securing admission and false payment instructions is circulating on social media, messaging apps, and several online groups.
The university has made it clear that it has not released any admission letter outside the official JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). BMU’s management described the document and payment requests as a deliberate scam targeting unsuspecting candidates desperate for admission into the institution’s highly competitive health-related programmes.
This detailed announcement aims to keep thousands of prospective students safe by clarifying the official admission channels and teaching the public how to identify misleading information during the highly sensitive admission season.
Why BMU Issued the Warning
Every year, cyber-fraudsters take advantage of admission periods to trick applicants with fake offers, misleading payment details and counterfeit acceptance letters. With BMU becoming one of the fastest-growing medical universities in Nigeria, scammers have intensified their efforts to deceive candidates by creating fake documents that look very similar to official ones.
BMU revealed that several candidates forwarded suspicious letters to the school for confirmation, prompting the institution to investigate. After examining the materials, the university confirmed that the circulating admission letter was forged and does not originate from any official BMU or JAMB platform.
The fraudulent letter falsely instructs candidates to pay acceptance fees and other charges into personal bank accounts belonging to unknown individuals, a clear violation of the university’s established procedures.
BMU emphasised that no staff member, agent, or representative is authorised to privately send admission letters or request payments, and any such attempt should be immediately reported.
BMU Reaffirms the Only Legitimate Admission Pathways
To combat the confusion created by fake announcements, BMU has restated the only accredited channels for all admission-related activities:
1. JAMB CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System)
This is the sole platform where BMU releases provisional admissions to UTME and Direct Entry candidates. No admission is considered authentic until it appears on a candidate’s JAMB CAPS dashboard for acceptance or rejection.
2. The Official BMU Website
All updates about admissions, screening requirements, acceptance fee guidelines, academic calendars and hostel arrangements appear only on:
The Bayelsa Medical University official website.
The institution warned candidates not to rely on random social media posts, unverified blogs or forwarded documents.
3. BMU’s Verified Social Media Pages
Only the university’s certified online platforms provide correct updates. Any page that demands money via private messages or redirects candidates to suspicious links is fake.
Warning Against Fake Payment Requests
The university has also cautioned applicants about fraudulent payment requests being circulated online. These scams often follow a pattern:
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Asking candidates to transfer money into their personal bank accounts
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Claiming to reserve admission slots
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Promising “special consideration” for competitive courses
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Providing fake contacts posing as BMU staff
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Sending forged receipts to look authentic
BMU stressed that all school-related payments, acceptance fees, accommodation, medicals, departmental dues or screening charges must be paid only through the official BMU payment portal. The institution does not use private accounts, third-party POS vendors, agents or WhatsApp contacts for any financial transactions.
Any request that instructs students to deposit money outside the BMU platform is a scam designed to exploit applicants.
Why Fake Admission Letters Spread So Easily
Many candidates are eager to gain admission into medical and health-science institutions, which increases their vulnerability to deception. Scammers capitalise on this desperation through:
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Well-designed fake documents
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Promises of shortcuts into competitive programmes like Nursing, Medicine, Radiography, and Pharmacy
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Fake WhatsApp groups impersonating the university
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Sponsored posts on social media pretending to be official
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Using BMU’s logo without authorisation
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Creating urgency to force quick payment decisions
BMU advises applicants to stay calm, avoid panic actions and verify any suspicious information directly with the school before responding.
How BMU Wants Applicants to Protect Themselves
The university has shared several recommendations to help candidates stay safe throughout the admission process:
1. Ignore Any Shared Document Not Published by BMU
If the file didn’t come from BMU’s official website or its verified social media pages, treat it as unreliable or potentially fraudulent.
2. Do Not Pay Money Into Personal Accounts
Whether the sender claims to be a staff member, a lecturer, a senior student or an “admission officer,” BMU does not authorise payments through individual accounts.
3. Confirm All Updates Directly From BMU
When in doubt, visit the school’s website or contact the BMU helpdesk. Avoid taking advice from anonymous groups or unverified individuals online.
4. Monitor Your JAMB CAPS Frequently
Your admission status will only be displayed on JAMB CAPS. Any “admission letter” not backed by CAPS is fake.
5. Report Suspicious Messages Immediately
BMU encourages candidates to forward screenshots or copies of suspicious messages to its official email addresses or contact lines for proper investigation.
Why This Warning Is Important For 2025/2026 Applicants
The 2025/2026 admission cycle is already in progress, and many candidates are eagerly waiting for screening updates, merit lists and supplementary lists. This is the period when scammers become most active, targeting students who may be anxious or uncertain.
BMU’s management believes that early warnings will:
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Protect innocent applicants from financial loss
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Prevent candidates from being misled into believing they have secured admission
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Maintain the integrity of the university’s admission process
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Ensure that every genuine applicant receives accurate guidance
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Reduce cases of fraud that occur year after year
By speaking up early, BMU hopes applicants will become more vigilant and careful about what they accept as official information.
The Role of Parents and Guardians
The university is also calling on parents and guardians to actively participate in verifying information before sending funds to unknown sources. Since many parents sponsor their children’s admission processes, scammers frequently target them with fabricated stories such as:
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“Your child’s name is on a special admission list.”
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“Pay this fee now or the slot will be given to another candidate.”
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“BMU requires urgent payment to complete your child’s registration.”
BMU urges parents to resist such pressure tactics and verify updates through the school’s official channels.
Common Red Flags of Admission Scams
BMU highlighted several warning signs candidates should watch out for:
Fake Staff Names and Titles
Scammers often impersonate university officials with fake job titles like “Admission Coordinator,” “Faculty Admin,” or “Screening Officer.”
Urgent Payment Deadlines
Phrases like “Pay within 2 hours or lose your slot” are clear scam tactics.
Use of WhatsApp DPs With BMU Logos
Anyone can copy the logo online, so this is not proof of authenticity.
Requests for Payment via Personal Numbers
Any admission process requiring money to be sent to a private account is fake.
Messages Promising Guaranteed Admission
No university in Nigeria guarantees admission outside JAMB CAPS.
What BMU Wants Every Applicant to Remember
BMU reiterated that:
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No valid admission exists outside JAMB CAPS.
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No letter has been released by BMU yet.
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No staff member can “fix” or “secure” admission privately.
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All updates must be verified through official platforms.
The university encourages candidates to be informed, patient and vigilant throughout the admission process.
Final Note From the University
Bayelsa Medical University remains committed to a transparent and merit-driven admission process. The management is working closely with JAMB and other regulatory bodies to ensure that all eligible candidates are fairly evaluated. Applicants are therefore encouraged to disregard any document, message or instruction not released through the institution’s official channels.
BMU continues to advise the public that its website and verified social media handles remain the primary sources of credible information regarding admissions, fee schedules, accommodation and other academic matters.