Banaras Hindu University (BHU) alerted students about fake and fraudulent WhatsApp messages falsely offering admission opportunities. The university emphasised that these messages often contain unverified links and URLs designed to deceive recipients. In this regard, the university has shared official communication channels and advised students to only use verified email addresses and avoid clicking on links through instant messaging platforms for admission-related communication.
What does the official notice say?
The official notice reads, ''Banaras Hindu University has taken cognizance of fake and fraudulent WhatsApp messages being circulated among admission aspirants and students falsely offering admission opportunities to them. These messages are also circulating certain online links/URLs asking students to click them.''
''In this connection, all the admission aspirant/students are informed that the university only sends admission communications or messages from the following official emails: admission.help@bhu.ac.in, admission@bhu.ac.in'', the notice further reads.
''The university does not officially send WhatsApp messages for admission intimation or confirmation. These intimations are sent to the emails provided by the candidates in their respective online application forms and are updated on their student portal'', it added.
Only refer official emails
The university clarified that no admission alerts are issued through any third-party platforms or unofficial channels. It asked students to only rely on the official website and the verified email IDs for any updates. The university further clarified that all official messages are directed only to the email addresses provided during registration and are accessible on the student portal.
''All concerned are requested to be aware of such spam/fake messages, which could be possible traps by fraudsters or unscrupulous persons/groups. Students are advised to keep checking their admission student portal and emails for admission alerts for authentic information and only respond to, if needed, official communication made by BHU. For any admission related information, the applicants should visit admission web page at bhu.ac.in only. The university will not be responsible for any kind of frauds carried out through these fake messages'', the official notice added.
