Scam Watch Ghana
The scams going round right now: official warnings from the Cyber Security Authority, Bank of Ghana, SEC and others, plus numbers and sellers reported on TrustCheck. Updated every week.
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- Investment / Ponzi
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- Impersonation
- Fake jobs
- Online shopping
- Account hacking
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Week of 5 Oct 2026
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Foreign Ministry warns Ghanaians of fake job offers luring them to Zambia
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory warning that Ghanaians are being lured to Zambia with fake job offers, such as online data-entry roles, then having passports confiscated and being forced into online scam work. It follows an August 2026 raid in Lusaka in which six Ghanaians were among 79 people arrested. The Ministry advises verifying job offers, recruitment agencies and employers before travelling.
Source: Graphic Online
Week of 21 Sep 2026
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CSA warns jobseekers about cloned recruitment websites and fake job messages
The Cyber Security Authority warned that fraudsters are cloning government and institutional websites and sending unsolicited recruitment messages by SMS, Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram to collect applicants' personal data and money. Cases include fake security-sector jobs and messages falsely claiming the Ghana Revenue Authority charges fees for employment. Verify vacancies directly with the institution and report incidents to the CSA or the CID Cybercrime Unit.
Source: Citi Newsroom
Week of 31 Aug 2026
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Ghana Armed Forces warns enlistment applicants about recruitment fraudsters
The Ghana Armed Forces warned that impostors posing as military agents are asking applicants for money to secure enlistment. GAF said it has not authorised any individual or group to recruit on its behalf and charges no fees beyond the official application cost. Applicants should use only official GAF channels and should not pay or share personal data with unauthorised persons.
Source: Ghanaian Times