The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Prof. Nnenna Oti, has warned members of the public against a fake Facebook account allegedly created in her name.

The warning followed the discovery of an account using her identity to communicate with unsuspecting members of the public.

Oti urged users of the social media platform to be cautious and avoid engaging with or responding to messages from the fraudulent account.

She stressed the importance of verifying the authenticity of social media accounts before acting on information or requests made through them.

The development has raised concerns over the growing use of impersonation on social media to deceive individuals and potentially obtain sensitive information or money.

The vice-chancellor urged members of the public who encounter the fake account to disregard its activities and report it to the appropriate platform authorities.

She also advised the university community and the general public to rely on verified channels for official information concerning her office and the institution.

The warning is part of efforts to prevent members of the public from falling victim to fraudulent activities carried out through social media impersonation.