An elderly woman in Kumasi has been defrauded of a significant amount of money. The 80-year-old woman lost GHS 20,000 to scam artists.
The incident occurred after unknown individuals contacted the woman by phone. They pretended to be representatives of a bank.
The fraudsters managed to trick the woman into disclosing her mobile money personal information. This allowed them to access and steal her savings.
The victim has lost her entire savings through this scam. The money represented a substantial portion of her financial resources.
The Ghana Police Service has been informed about the incident. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
An investigation into the phone scam has been launched. Police are working to trace the individuals responsible for the fraudulent activity.
This case highlights the dangers of phone scams targeting vulnerable individuals. Authorities urge the public to be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting personal financial details.