An elderly woman has lost a large sum of money due to an online scam. An 82-year-old woman was targeted by a scammer. The scammer pretended to be a family member.
The scammer claimed to need urgent financial assistance. The woman believed the scammer and sent them money. She lost GHS 50,000 in total.
The incident happened recently. The woman realized she had been scammed. She then reported the matter to the authorities.
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed they are investigating. They are looking into how the scammer operated. They aim to find the person responsible.
Police are warning the public about such scams. They urge people to be careful when asked for money online. Always verify the identity of the person asking for help.