The Fiji National University is issuing a public warning regarding a deceptive online site advertisement promoting free online courses.
FNU says the online site is posing as the official Fiji Ministry of Education page on facebook, however, it is a scam.
They say along with the free online courses, the online site also states the offer of incentives like free laptops and scholarships for top students and displays the FNU logo creating a false sense of legitimacy.
The University says this is a tactic often used by scammers.
They say this page is not affiliated with FNU in any way and condemns the deceptive use of its brand in this scam online site.
FNU says they advise people to steer clear of sites as such and to always look out for legitimate online pages or websites.
They say to protect yourself against such online scams do not click on any links associated with this fake online page, do not provide any personal information such as your name, address, or financial details, verify the legitimacy of any online learning platform before enrolling, look for established and reputable providers with a clear track record, refrain from conducting online monetary transactions through internet banking, mobile wallets (like MPaisa, MyCash), or other online methods and verify the legitimacy of any business or outlet with the relevant authorities before making any transactions.
FNU says to report the fake page to the platform it appears on (e.g., Facebook, X) and forward the page URL to FNU at mo@fnu.ac.fj to assist with further investigation.
They add FNU takes the misuse of its name and logo seriously and is committed to protecting students and the public from online scams.
