An 82-year-old woman has been targeted and defrauded of GHC20,000. The incident involved a sophisticated mobile money scam.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. They are urging the public to exercise extreme caution when dealing with mobile money transactions.
Scammers often use deceptive tactics to trick individuals into sending them money, sometimes impersonating trusted figures or organisations.
Police advise that people should never share personal details like Mobile Money PINs or one-time passwords with anyone, even if they claim to be from a bank or network provider.
Victims of such scams are encouraged to report the incidents immediately to the nearest police station.
The authorities are working to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds. This case highlights the need for increased public awareness and vigilance.
The Police Service is committed to combating these financial crimes and protecting citizens from falling victim.