Fake messages are being sent to #BHU faculty members and staff in the name of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir K Jain from an unknown number asking to make online purchases. This is a trap. Please be alert & aware. DO NOT ENTERTAIN ANY SUCH REQUESTS & inform authorities, BHU tweeted.
BHU alerts faculty, staff against fake message in VC's name for online purchases
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has cautioned the faculty members and staff against fake messaged that are being sent to them in the name of Vice-Chancellor Professor Sudhir K Jain asking to make online purchases. BHU in a tweet stated that “Fake messages are being sent to #BHU faculty members and staff in the name of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir K Jain from an unknown number asking to make online purchases. This is a trap. Please be alert & aware. DO NOT ENTERTAIN ANY SUCH REQUESTS & inform authorities."
As per the screenshots shared by the varsity, a fake number +491521 6953924 with Jain’s name and photograph on Whatsapp is sending messages to faculty members asking them to buy Amazon gift cards. “I am currently attending a very crucial meeting at the moment and I will need you to carry out a task. I need you to purchase 15 pieces of Amazon gift cards with 10,000 rps value on each card. Is it possible for you to get it done? How soon can you get it done?” read the fake messages.
BHU Free IAS Coaching for SC students
Meanwhile, BHU's Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence is inviting applications from the Scheduled Caste (SC) students for the free-of-cost Union Public Services Civil Services Examinations (UPSC CSE) coaching. All the candidates who are interested must note that the online application process has begun today; i.e. May 31, 2022. Candidates who wish to apply for the free coaching programme offered by the Dr. Ambedkar Center of Excellence at BHU will be able to register till June 15, 2022, at new.bhu.ac.in.
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