An 80-year-old woman has lost fifty thousand Ghana cedis in a mobile money scam. The incident occurred recently, according to information relayed to the Ghana Police Service.
The arrest of the suspects is currently under review by law enforcement. The fraudsters reportedly convinced the woman to reveal her mobile money information.
They pretended to be representatives from a mobile network operator. This allowed them access to her funds.
The Ghana Police Service is urging the public to be cautious when sharing personal and financial details over the phone. They advise against disclosing mobile money PINs or other sensitive information.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the scam.
This case highlights the persistent threat of mobile money fraud impacting vulnerable citizens.