An elderly woman in Accra has lost a significant amount of money to online fraudsters. The 80-year-old victim was defrauded of GH₵50,000.
The incident occurred through a social media scam. The exact details of how the fraudsters operated are still under investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
Police are urging all citizens to be extremely vigilant with their online interactions. They advise people to be wary of unsolicited messages and offers received on social media platforms.
The investigation aims to identify the individuals responsible for the scam. Authorities hope to prevent further incidents of this nature affecting vulnerable individuals.
This case highlights the increasing trend of sophisticated online fraud targeting individuals across the country.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice. They are also working on public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about online safety.