UNN Disclaims VC Ortuanya's Fake Facebook Account
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has issued a public disclaimer to alert the general public, members of the University community, alumni, students, staff, associates, and all well-wishers to the existence of fraudulent Facebook account(s) falsely using the identity of Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has issued a public disclaimer to alert the general public, members of the University community, alumni, students, staff, associates, and all well-wishers to the existence of fraudulent Facebook account(s) falsely using the identity of Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The University considers this development a serious matter involving identity theft, deliberate misrepresentation, and the potential exploitation of unsuspecting members of the public. Accordingly, the University states unequivocally, firmly, and without any ambiguity as follows:
1. PROF. SIMON ORTUANYA DOES NOT OPERATE ANY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.
For the avoidance of doubt, Prof. Simon Ortuanya does not own, maintain, or operate any Facebook account, whether personal, official, private, or otherwise. Consequently, any Facebook profile or account purporting to belong to him or claiming to represent him is fake, unauthorized, and fraudulent. Such account(s) are operated without his knowledge or authorization and must not be accorded any recognition or credibility.
2. ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM SUCH ACCOUNT(S) ARE FRAUDULENT.
Any friend request, private message, post, announcement, solicitation, or other communication originating from an account impersonating the Vice-Chancellor should be treated as fraudulent and disregarded completely. Members of the public are strongly warned not to be deceived by the use of his name, photograph, official title, or other identifying information to create a false impression of authenticity.
3. THE PUBLIC IS STRONGLY WARNED AGAINST SHARING INFORMATION OR ENGAGING IN TRANSACTIONS.
Anyone who has accepted a friend request or established contact with any such account is advised to exercise extreme caution and immediately discontinue all communication. Under no circumstances should anyone disclose personal or confidential information, share security codes or passwords, transfer money, respond to financial solicitations, or engage in any transaction or commitment at the instance of the account operator(s).
4. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED IMPERSONATION AND TAKE IMMEDIATE PROTECTIVE ACTION.
Members of the public who encounter these fraudulent account(s) are urged to report them to Facebook for impersonation and encourage others to do the same. Anyone who has suffered financial loss, harassment, threats, or any other form of harm through dealings with such account(s) should preserve relevant evidence and promptly report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
5. RELY ONLY ON VERIFIED AND AUTHORIZED UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION CHANNELS.
For accurate and authentic information concerning Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, advises the public to rely exclusively on the University's official website, its verified and authorized social media platforms, and direct communication through the appropriate University offices.
The public should not accept information, instructions, requests, or purported announcements from unverified accounts simply because they bear the Vice-Chancellor's name or photograph.
DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, categorically disowns and disclaims any Facebook account or communication falsely purporting to originate from Prof. Simon Ortuanya. Neither the Vice-Chancellor nor the University shall be deemed to have authorized, endorsed, or ratified any communication, transaction, representation, or undertaking made by the operators of these fraudulent accounts. Any dealings with such accounts are undertaken without the authorization of the Vice-Chancellor or the University.
The public is therefore urged to remain vigilant, exercise sound judgment, and refuse to become victims of online impersonation and fraud.
LET THIS WARNING BE CLEAR: PROF. SIMON ORTUANYA IS NOT ON FACEBOOK. ANY ACCOUNT CLAIMING OTHERWISE IS FAKE. DO NOT ACCEPT IT, DO NOT ENGAGE WITH IT, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY IT.
The cooperation of the general public in reporting these fraudulent accounts and preventing further victimization is highly appreciated.
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