Fake SPMB Websites Emerge in Solo, Prompting Public Warning

As the 2026/2027 academic year approaches, fake websites impersonating Solo City's student admission selection (SPMB) have surfaced, causing concern for the local education office. These fraudulent sites, using URLs like sd.spmbsolo.com and smp.spmbsolo.com, have been appearing prominently in Google searches.

Adding to the deception, some of these fake portals have even displayed photos of the wrong mayor, further misleading the public. The Head of the Solo City Education Office, Dwi Aryatno, confirmed that these websites are fraudulent and that such scams have been ongoing for months. He emphasized that all official registrations for public schools in Solo are managed through a single, centralized committee under the Education Office.

Aryatno clarified that these fake sites often demand payment for registration, a stark contrast to the unified process for all public schools in Solo, which is managed through a single portal. The official government website for student admissions in Solo City is spmb.surakarta.go.id, always ending with the domain surakarta.go.id. He strongly advised the public to be wary of sites using commercial domains like .com or .co.

Despite the proliferation of these fake sites, Aryatno stated that no victims have yet been reported. However, he acknowledged that several individuals have contacted the Education Office to verify the authenticity of these websites. Some potential applicants became suspicious due to inconsistencies, such as incorrect mayoral photos, prompting them to seek confirmation.