A parent, Kemgang Apollinaire, in Cameroon is denouncing a growing trend that he believes negatively impacts educational practices. He alleges a “tutoring scam” where supplementary schooling is undermining the efforts of formal education. The situation appears to be increasingly widespread, causing concern amongst parents. Apollinaire expresses indignation at this phenomenon, suggesting it disregards fundamental pedagogical realities. The analysis will detail the scope of this issue within the Cameroonian education system. This practice raises questions about the quality and purpose of additional learning resources and their impact on students' overall academic development.