MAPOLY Sounds Scam Alert, Warns General Public to Beware of Fraudsters Impersonating Rector

Olufemi Orunsola

Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta have sounded a note of scam alert, notifying the general public to avoid falling victims of internet fraudsters, impersonating the Rector of the Polytechnic, Arc. Babatunde 'Koye Jolaoso.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the scam alert was issued by the institution's Head, Public Relations and Protocols, Mr. Yemi Ajibola on Sunday evening.

The press statement which reads in part, says, "This is to warn the General Public that any social media account bearing Babatunde Adekoyejo Jolaoso does not belong to the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. 

The statement further highlighted that the Rector, Arc. Dr. 'Koye Jolaoso DOES NOT have any account on social media platforms traceable to his official name. 

Mr. Ajibola revealed that "Some scammers have impersonated Babatunde Adekoyejo Jolaoso's profile and are approaching unsuspecting individuals with fake deals."

He therefore warned that "Anyone, who deals with such fraudsters, is doing it at his/her own risk,' advising both staff, students and the general public to "Please, disregard, report or unfriend yourself from any social media account bearing the identity.'

The Image maker concludes the release by emphasizing that "Once again, Arc. Dr. 'Koye Jolaoso is not on _Facebook, Instagram and X handles._