The Ghana Police Service has alerted the public to a new phishing scam reaching people through emails and text messages. This scam is designed to steal money from bank customers.
Phishing scams use fake messages to trick people. These messages often look like they are from a real bank or company. They might ask for personal information or to click on a suspicious link.
Police are advising all bank customers to be extremely cautious. They should never share their bank details or passwords if they receive an unexpected message.
Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious emails or texts they receive to the police. This helps authorities track down the criminals.
The Ghana Police Service did not provide specific details about how the scam works but stressed the importance of security.
The public is reminded to always verify messages directly with their bank through official channels if they have any doubts.
This alert comes as part of ongoing efforts to protect citizens from various online financial crimes.
Authorities are working to identify and arrest those behind this latest scam.