The Minerals Commission has warned people about fake emails. Some criminals are pretending to be officials from the commission. They are trying to trick people working in Ghana's mining industry.
These imposter emails often ask for money. They also try to get important private information from individuals and companies. The commission stated that these schemes are becoming more common.
The Minerals Commission urges all stakeholders in the mining sector to be vigilant. They should verify any requests for money or sensitive data. Always confirm the identity of the sender.
The commission has not provided specific numbers of people affected. However, they confirmed receiving reports of these fraudulent activities.
This warning is a preventive measure. The goal is to protect the public and the integrity of the mining sector. It is important to stay alert to such scams.