IGNOU Warns Students of Rising Fraudulent Schemes Amid Cybercrime Surge
The university has urged students to ignore unsolicited messages or links from unverified sources and to report suspicious activities immediately.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued an urgent advisory to its students, cautioning them against a rising tide of fraudulent activities targeting the academic community.
The university highlighted a surge in scammers posing as official representatives to extract money through fake websites, emails, and messaging platforms, including WhatsApp. This warning comes as cybercrime incidents in India have spiked by 20% in 2025, according to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre.
In a detailed notice posted on X earlier today, IGNOU emphasized that all official communications regarding examinations and evaluations will only be disseminated through verified university channels, such as the official IGNOU website and authorized email addresses.
The university has urged students to ignore unsolicited messages or links from unverified sources and to report suspicious activities immediately. This advisory follows reports of data breaches affecting educational institutions across the country, prompting heightened vigilance.
IGNOU has also outlined strict protocols, advising students against making payments through unofficial QR codes or links received via email or social media. For any discrepancies or verification needs, students are directed to contact the Student Evaluation Division directly. The university’s proactive stance reflects a broader effort to safeguard students amid an alarming increase in phishing scams targeting India’s higher education sector this year.
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Yes, IGNOU degrees are absolutely valid for corporate and government jobs. It is the only Open University in India that is accredited with the highest A+ Grade by NAAC. Other than this, the Degrees / Certificates / Diplomas awarded by IGNOU are well recognised by all the member institutions of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Importantly, all the degrees offered by IGNOU are at par with the corresponding Diplomas, Degrees and Certificates offered by universities across the country. After pursuing a degree from IGNOU and by upskilling in a particular area, students can land jobs in their preferred domain.
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Yes, IGNOU has a dedicated Campus Placement Cell, which is popularly known as CPC. The Campus Placement Cell organises campus placement drives from time-to-time. The notification regarding campus placement drives is uploaded online in the placement section of the official website. The job notifications include detailed information regarding no. of vacancies, eligibility, application date, salary package, etc. Apart from this, IGNOU CPC has a strong base of alumni network that helps fellow students to stay updated with relevant job vacancies.