An 80-year-old woman has lost GHS 50,000 following an online scam. The incident occurred recently when fraudsters contacted the victim.
The scammers impersonated bank officials. They contacted the elderly woman through unsolicited calls and messages.
They convinced her to share sensitive personal and financial details. This allowed them to access and steal her money.
The Ghana Police Service has stated that they are investigating the matter. They are appealing to the public to exercise extreme caution.
Police advise citizens not to share personal information with unknown callers. Unsolicited requests for banking details are a common tactic used by scammers.
Authorities warn that such scams can target anyone, especially vulnerable individuals.
A spokesperson for the Ghana Police Service urged everyone to verify any suspicious requests through official bank channels directly.
The police are working to track down the perpetrators of this offense.