Beware of Scammers Impersonating UNICAL's Vice Chancellor

The University of Calabar (Unical) has issued a warning against con-artists and unscrupulous individuals impersonating the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, on various social media platforms. This post aims to inform the public about this situation and provide advice on how to avoid falling prey to these impersonators.

Unical’s Statement and Warning:

The Public Relations Office of the University of Calabar released a statement cautioning unsuspecting members of the public to be vigilant and avoid doing business with anyone on social media posing as the Vice Chancellor. The institution emphasizes that anyone who falls victim to these impersonators does so at their own risk. The statement further clarifies that neither the university nor the Vice Chancellor would ask for financial gratification of any kind from anyone on social media.

Debunking False Claims:

The statement from Unical also debunks the false claim circulating on social media that the Federal Government had approved the supply of HP laptops to the institution. The university maintains that such claims are a calculated attempt by fraudsters to deceive people and take their hard-earned money.

Specific Warning:

The statement highlights that a certain impersonator, using the WhatsApp number 09136530445, is active on various social media platforms, falsely promising to award contracts to unsuspecting individuals. The public is urged to disregard any chats or messages from this number, as they do not come from the Vice Chancellor.

Conclusion:

The University of Calabar has issued a warning to the public about con-artists impersonating the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, on social media platforms. The public is encouraged to be vigilant and avoid engaging with anyone posing as the Vice-Chancellor or any other university official. Always verify the source of communication and be cautious when sharing personal information or conducting financial transactions online.