The Cyber Security Authority issued a public alert detailing various fraudulent schemes aimed at depleting mobile money accounts. According to a report by Modern Ghana, the authority identified social engineering as a primary method used by criminals to manipulate victims into revealing their personal identification numbers. This warning comes amid a rise in digital financial crimes reported to regulatory bodies in December.
Technical experts from the Cyber Security Authority stated that scammers often impersonate telecommunications staff or lottery agents to gain trust. A GhanaWeb report indicates that these attackers frequently use urgent language to trick citizens into approving fraudulent transactions or clicking on phishing links. The authority emphasized that legitimate service providers will never request a password or pin over a phone call.
Official statements from the Cyber Security Authority recommend that users enable two-factor authentication where available to secure their digital assets. A Citi Newsroom report highlighted that the authority is working with the Ghana Police Service to track the origins of these fraudulent calls. The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities through the official cybersecurity incident reporting points of contact.
The Cyber Security Authority noted that the recent surge in scams often coincides with peak festive periods when mobile transactions increase. Graphic Online reports that the authority has initiated a nationwide awareness campaign to educate vulnerable populations about digital hygiene. While specific arrest figures were not provided in the alert, the authority confirmed that several investigations into coordinated hacking groups are currently active.