From fake mobile money messages to bogus job offers, online scams cost Ghanaian families money and peace of mind. GISF helps communities recognise scams, protect themselves and respond quickly when something goes wrong.
Scammers move fast and use the tools we rely on every day: mobile money, WhatsApp, social media and fake websites. Common scams include “wrong transfer” reversal requests, fake job, scholarship and visa offers, investment and crypto schemes, online shopping fraud, hacked accounts, and people pretending to be from a bank, mobile network or government office.
Online fraud is a global problem, and organisations such as INTERPOL and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance are calling for prevention and public awareness. Our programme applies that practice to the scams Ghanaians actually see. We run workshops for communities, workplaces, students and traders, and share alerts on new scams as they appear.
Our approach is:
Our Child Online Protection Program provides practical knowledge and skills that help children navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
Children learn about common online risks and how to make safer decisions when using digital platforms.
Strong passwords, two-step verification, and never sharing a PIN or one-time code.
How to check a seller, a job offer or a request for money before sending anything.
Contact your bank or network immediately, keep evidence, report to the police or the Cyber Security Authority, and call the CyberClinic Helpline on 267.
Partner with GISF to run scam awareness sessions for your staff, students, customers or community.
