Augustine University Issues Fraud Alert Over Impersonation Scams

The Augustine University has issued a public warning to students, applicants, and the general public over fraudulent individuals impersonating university staff through unauthorized phone numbers.

The University disclosed that the following numbers have been identified as fraudulent and should be disregarded:

09020748028

09160472428

According to the notice, these contacts are not linked to the University in any capacity. Any communication, admission offer, or payment request originating from them is considered fake and should be treated as a scam.

The institution further stated that it will not accept responsibility for any financial loss, data breach, or personal information shared with such impersonators. Applicants and stakeholders were strongly advised to verify all communications through official University channels only.

For safe and verified communication, the University reiterated its official contact lines as follows:

08134950198 (Call & WhatsApp)
08051780242 (Calls Only)
08154644981 (WhatsApp Only)

info@augustineuniversity.edu.ng
admission@augustineuniversity.edu.ng
enquiry@augustineuniversity.edu.ng

The University urged the public to remain vigilant, stressing that admission processes and official transactions are strictly conducted through its verified platforms and website: www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng

The statement forms part of ongoing efforts to curb misinformation and protect prospective students from fraudulent activities in the 2026/2027 admission cycle.