UNILAG urges students to verify payment channels amid fraud reports

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has warned new and returning students against paying any fees into personal bank accounts.
The institution issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday amid reports of fraudulent individuals directing students to pay toxicology screening fees into personal accounts.
The university emphasised that it would never direct students to pay any university-related fees into a personal account, adding that all legitimate payments must be made only through approved official university channels.
It also advised students to report any individual, group or message soliciting payments into a personal account to the Student Affairs Division immediately.
Students were further urged to remain vigilant, verify all payment information through official university platforms and avoid patronising unauthorised sources.
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