The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a public advisory warning citizens against sophisticated fraudulent schemes targeting students seeking admission to overseas universities. Cybersecurity authorities flagged an increase in deceptive practices designed to misinform and exploit individuals aspiring to pursue higher education abroad.
According to the cybersecurity agency, scammers frequently target prospective students and their families through deceptive online advertisements, fraudulent agency representations, and unverified admission offers. Members of the public are advised to exercise extreme caution, refrain from sharing sensitive personal documents, and independently verify the credentials of academic institutions and agency representatives before making any financial commitments.
Key Developments
- Sri Lanka CERT issues a formal advisory warning of deceptive overseas university admission offers.
- Public urged to thoroughly verify educational placement agencies and official university credentials.
- Cybersecurity authorities advise verifying official channels prior to transferring funds or submitting personal data.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to engage directly with accredited international universities and recognized official educational bodies to ensure safe and legitimate admissions processing.