Scammers have created fake online profiles for popular food businesses in Ghana. These fake profiles used nearly 1,000 fake mobile numbers.
The scam targeted customers of well-known restaurants. These included places like KFC, Papaye, and Pizzaman.
A verification platform named TrustGH discovered the widespread scam. They found the fake numbers were cloned onto Google Business Profiles.
This allowed scammers to appear as legitimate businesses. Customers trying to contact these restaurants might have been misled.
The fake numbers were used to trick people looking for food services online.
TrustGH's findings highlight a new method used by fraudsters.
Authorities are investigating the extent of the scam and potential losses.
This incident raises concerns about online business verification and customer safety.