An elderly woman has been defrauded of GHC5,000. The victim is 80 years old.
The incident happened after she received a phone call. The caller pretended to be an official from her bank.
The scammer convinced the woman to send them money. This was done through a deceptive phone conversation.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. They urge the public to be vigilant against such scams.
Individuals should never share bank details or send money based on unsolicited phone calls.
Police advise checking directly with your bank if you receive suspicious calls.