More older Ghanaians are using smartphones, mobile money and WhatsApp to stay close to family and manage their money. GISF helps them enjoy these benefits safely, and recognise the scams and abuse that target them.
Fraudsters deliberately target older adults. They call pretending to be from a bank or mobile network and ask for a PIN, send messages claiming a grandchild is in urgent trouble, announce fake prizes, or push investment and romance scams. Some older people also face financial exploitation from people close to them. Losses often go unreported because of shame or not knowing where to turn.
The World Health Organization recognises financial abuse as a form of elder abuse, and older people’s organisations worldwide report that digital fraud against them is rising. Our programme responds with patient, practical digital safety sessions in churches, mosques, community centres, pensioner associations and family settings, in English and local languages.
Our approach is:
Our Child Online Protection Program provides practical knowledge and skills that help children navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
Recognising fake calls, SMS and WhatsApp messages, and the tricks scammers use to create panic.
Never sharing a PIN or code, setting up account security, and checking before sending money.
Privacy settings, spotting impersonation and romance scams, and who to trust online.
What to do straight after a scam: contact your bank or network, report to the police or the Cyber Security Authority, and call the CyberClinic Helpline on 267.
Partner with GISF to bring elder digital safety sessions to your congregation, community, pensioner association or organisation.
