TASFUED Warns Contractors and Vendors Against Fake Procurement Requests Circulated by Scammers
The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has warned members of the public, contractors and vendors against fraudulent procurement requests being circulated by individuals impersonating the university and its officials.
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The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has warned members of the public, contractors and vendors against fraudulent procurement requests being circulated by individuals impersonating the university and its officials.
In a public disclaimer, the university disclosed that scammers had been sending out fake Requests for Quotations (RFQs) seeking the supply of laptops, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware and other contract-related items.
The management stressed that the purported requests were fraudulent and did not originate from the institution.
To protect members of the public from falling victim to the schemes, the university outlined the following guidelines:
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TASFUED maintains strict procurement procedures, and all genuine requests, tenders and expressions of interest are published through its official website or in national newspapers.
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Contractors and vendors are advised not to respond to suspicious emails, text messages or letters. Instead, they should verify all procurement-related correspondence directly with the university's Procurement Unit or the Registrar's Office.
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The university stated that it would not accept responsibility for any financial losses or damages resulting from transactions with the fraudsters.
The management further urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious procurement requests to the university's Security Unit.
The disclaimer was electronically signed by Dapo Oke, FCIA, MNIM, Registrar and Secretary to Council, who provided registrar@tasued.edu.ng as the official email contact.
