The Cyber Security Authority issued a formal alert on October 30 2024 regarding a surge in fraudulent SMS messages targeting mobile users in Ghana. According to the official statement from the authority these messages often promise high paying remote work opportunities to lure individuals into revealing sensitive information.
A report from MyJoyOnline indicates that the scammers use these job offers as a front to harvest biometric data and bank account details. The authority explains that the fraudulent messages typically include a link that directs victims to external websites where they are prompted to enter private credentials.
As reported by Citi Newsroom the Cyber Security Authority has cautioned the public against clicking on unsolicited links from unknown numbers. The agency noted that legitimate recruitment processes rarely involve high pressure tactics via text message or requests for sensitive banking passwords through social messaging platforms.
A GhanaWeb report notes that the authority has advised citizens to verify job offers directly through official company websites or verified social media accounts. The agency recommends that recipients of these suspicious messages should report the incidents via the national cybersecurity point of contact to assist in ongoing investigations and mitigation efforts.