UWI warns of fake website posing as university, urges caution over data sharing
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- The University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a warning about an unauthorised website falsely claiming affiliation with the institution and allegedly collecting personal information from users.
- In a statement from its Regional Headquarters on Friday, June 26, 2026, the university said the website is not endorsed, affiliated with, or authorised by UWI and appears to be using the university’s name and branding without permission.
- The institution also cautioned that the fraudulent site contains a data capture form requesting personal details, including names, email addresses and telephone numbers.
- UWI stressed that any information submitted through the site is not received by the university.
- “As this is not an official UWI website, it must be underscored that any data submitted such as name, email address, telephone number, or any other personal information via that site is not received by The UWI,” the statement said.
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a warning about an unauthorised website falsely claiming affiliation with the institution and allegedly collecting personal information from users.
In a statement from its Regional Headquarters on Friday, June 26, 2026, the university said the website is not endorsed, affiliated with, or authorised by UWI and appears to be using the university’s name and branding without permission.
The institution also cautioned that the fraudulent site contains a data capture form requesting personal details, including names, email addresses and telephone numbers. UWI stressed that any information submitted through the site is not received by the university.
“As this is not an official UWI website, it must be underscored that any data submitted such as name, email address, telephone number, or any other personal information via that site is not received by The UWI,” the statement said.
The university urged individuals who may have interacted with the site to be cautious of follow-up communications claiming to represent UWI and advised them not to share additional personal or financial information in response to unsolicited messages. It also encouraged verification of all communications through official university channels.
Prospective students and stakeholders were reminded that legitimate information on programmes, admissions and partnerships is available only through official UWI platforms, including its regional and campus websites.
UWI said it has launched a coordinated response, including reporting the matter to international cyber and law enforcement authorities, pursuing legal and technical action to have the website removed, and working with partners to reduce potential harm.
Individuals who may have interacted with the site or have relevant information have been urged to contact the university at oadmin@uwi.edu.
The university said it remains committed to protecting students, partners and its institutional reputation, and will continue taking steps to address the issue.
