Accra:A woman fell victim to a mobile money fraud, losing GHS6,700, after a caller deceived her with a counterfeit cash prize offer, persuading her to pay money upfront to claim her supposed winnings.
According to Ghana Web, the woman received a phone call from an individual claiming she had won a cash prize of GHS6,700. The caller told her that she needed to make an upfront payment to access the money.
Believing the offer was legitimate, the woman followed the caller's instructions and deposited GHS6,700 into a mobile money account provided by the alleged fraudster, in hopes of claiming the promised prize.
This transaction left her without the funds, highlighting the risks associated with unsolicited prize offers and advance payment requests. Mobile money users are advised to verify suspicious calls and prize announcements through official channels and to avoid transferring money to unknown accounts. Any suspected fraud should be promptly reported to the relevant mobile money service provider and the police.
Details regarding the timing and location of the fraud, the identity of the recipient, or whether a formal complaint has been lodged have not been disclosed.