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Fake Govt ad in circulation

-public urged not to interact with the fraudulent advertisement
Public asked to refrain from interacting with fraudulent bulletin claiming to be from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports to protect security and privacy. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the public are being cautioned against interacting with a fraudulent advertisement currently in circulation claiming to be a legitimate opportunity from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports.

An official bulletin from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports says the fake bulletin making rounds on social media falsely claims to offer free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations on behalf of the ministry.

Don’t interact to avoid potential security/privacy breaches

“The public is asked to refrain from interacting with this advertisement to avoid potential security or privacy breaches as the ministry is not engaged in such initiatives,” the official bulletin states.

It also apologises for any inconvenience the fake bulletin may have caused.

14 Responses to “Fake Govt ad in circulation”

  • Nigerian (11/09/2024, 13:50) Like (28) Dislike (5) Reply
    Well the bumbling minister ain’t doing diddly squat apart from traveling and reading her poetry in Hoa - so the scammers have come up with what she SHOULD be offering/doing.
  • 0012 (11/09/2024, 14:24) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    How is this even possible. SGMH!!
  • Endtimes (11/09/2024, 14:25) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    The devil always finds time for idle hands and evil minds.
  • 2024 (11/09/2024, 14:55) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    looks like BVI being targeted with electronic fraud: electricity department and now government: some of us gets some form of fraudulent emails from time to time: But targeting the Government System, lots of us will suffer

    Is it coming from outside or someone among us
  • Fc (11/09/2024, 14:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Already paid
  • late announcement (11/09/2024, 15:23) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    These ads have been coming out on FB for some days now and surprisingly there has not been a clear statement from day 1 that its a scammer. Several people not knowing better believes the ads to be true and have fallen for them.

    Youall should have had them taken down from the moment they appeared.
    • facts (12/09/2024, 07:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The government drop the ball on this one. Its been weeks since this ad been out just imagine hoe much people got taken for a ride. Minister of education and communication both need to take the blame for this.

      1. Its an educational ad so therefore she should of come and advise the the public that its false.
      2. Secobdly communication minister also should of been there reinforcing the fact no information have been sent to his office about such as well. But no like they love travelling here there and every where
  • local boy (11/09/2024, 15:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord, wha dey ain't going do next!
  • annudda2cents (11/09/2024, 16:02) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    I didn't even gave that thing a second look. I knew it was fake from the jump.
  • Sumthin2consider (11/09/2024, 18:22) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Despite its fraudulent nature, the concept is something worth considering, especially given the current demand for educators. Short, FREE, accredited online courses for potential educators.
  • resident (11/09/2024, 21:33) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought it was true because it's a great idea since the ministry wants teachers to improve their qualifications. I really thought that the minister and her team was working. Hmmmmm. I should have known better.
    Globetrotters just globetrotting full steam ahead
    It would be great if they do something like this.
  • Citizen (12/09/2024, 14:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is the BVIEC web site still down?
    How third world do we want to be?


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