Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, has released an urgent warning to students, parents, and the general public about fake online platforms circulating fraudulent information on the 2025/2026 admission exercise. These fake pages are publishing non-existent admission lists, offering fake supplementary forms, and posing as official BMU channels to extort money from unsuspecting applicants.

This detailed guide explains how the scam works, red flags to watch for, and the only official places to get trusted BMU admission updates.

What Exactly Is the BMU Admission Scam?

Multiple fake Facebook pages, social media ads, and unauthorized websites have been using the BMU name and logo to deceive applicants. These fraudulent platforms falsely claim to:

• Release BMU 2025/2026 admission lists
  
• Sell “supplementary forms” or “direct admission slots”
  
• Help students gain “instant admission” after payment
  

These pages are not owned, managed, or approved by Bayelsa Medical University. Their only intention is to steal money and personal information from students and families who are eagerly waiting for admission updates.

How Scammers Target Students Online

Because many applicants depend on social media for quick admission updates, scammers take advantage by:

• Posting headlines like “BMU 2025/2026 Admission List Out Check Now!”
  
• Sharing phone numbers belonging to private individuals
  
• Requesting payments via WhatsApp, personal accounts, or mobile transfers
  
• Using BMU’s logo to make their posts look legitimate
  
• Running sponsored ads so their fake pages appear trustworthy
  

Many students who are in a hurry to confirm their admission status often fall victim to these tactics.

Important: What BMU Will NEVER Do

To stay safe, applicants should understand BMU’s official admission procedures.
The university does NOT:

• Announce admission through random WhatsApp or private numbers
  
• Use unverified Facebook or Instagram pages to publish admission lists
  
• Sell admission slots or supplementary forms through personal accounts
  
• Demand payments via private bank accounts or mobile transfers
  

Any platform asking for these should immediately be considered fake and dangerous.

Official BMU Channels for Genuine Admission Updates

For accurate and verified information, BMU advises students and parents to rely strictly on:

• BMU Official Facebook Page
  
• BMU Official Website
  
• BMU Admission Office (on campus)
  
• Official BMU Email Addresses
  

If an update does not come from any of these four channels, it should not be trusted.

How to Identify a Fake BMU Admission Page

Students can protect themselves by checking for these common warning signs:

Quick Checks to Spot Fake BMU Pages

• Slight misspelling of “Bayelsa Medical University” or “BMU”
  
• Pages with little history, incomplete details, or very few posts
  
• Urgent posts asking students to “rush” payment for admission
  
• Phone numbers that belong to private individuals
  
• Requests to send money through WhatsApp or direct messaging
  
• Poor spelling, grammar errors, and unprofessional content
  

If a page shows two or more of these signs, it is almost certainly fake.

What To Do When You See a Fake BMU Admission Advertisement

If a student, parent, or staff member encounters a suspicious page or ad, they should take the following steps:

Safe Actions to Protect Yourself and Others

• Do not call the numbers provided
  
• Do not send money or share personal details
  
• Do not share screenshots that give the scam page more visibility
  
• Use the platform’s “Report Page” or “Report Ad” option
  
• Inform classmates, friends, and colleagues
  
• Cross-check with official BMU channels for confirmation
  

Reporting helps social platforms remove the fake pages quickly and prevents more students from falling victim.