Lagos State University (LASU) has cautioned newly admitted students about ongoing scams involving fraudulent payment links for acceptance fees.
The university, in a statement on Sunday, revealed that fraudsters are circulating emails containing counterfeit Paystack links designed to trick students into making payments that do not reach LASU.
LASU confirmed that these links are unauthorised and stressed that all acceptance fees and other payments must be made exclusively through the university’s official website: http://lasu.edu.ng. The institution urged students, both new and returning, to verify all information through official channels before taking any action.
“The Management of Lagos State University has been alerted to fraudulent attempts by some individuals to deceive newly admitted students by sending emails containing fake payment links for the acceptance fee,” the university stated. “Admitted students are strongly advised to note that the link to a Paystack platform currently being circulated via email is fake and does not originate from the University.
Such messages should be disregarded immediately. For the avoidance of doubts, the acceptance fee and all other payments are to be made via the university website: http://lasu.edu.ng. Students, both new and returning, are further reminded to verify all information relating to the University exclusively through the University’s official platforms.”
The warning serves as a reminder for students and the public to remain vigilant against cyber scams and to confirm all LASU-related financial transactions only through recognised channels.
