Cyber Security Authority issues notice about circulating Fake Cash Grants
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a notice to the public about malicious links in circulation
purporting to provide access to a cash grant from a former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.
The said fake cash grant links according to Cyber Security Authority are mainly distributed through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and Telegram.
The web page displayed after the links are clicked comes with the message:
“Former President JOHN MAHAMA on Feb 1st, 2023. Offer a New Grants of 2,000 GHS to individual to support all Citizens and Empower the Youths. My idea for the introduction of this is to make every individual happy and empower our Youth for business and career goals. Get Your Own 2,000 By Filling The Form Below.
The JOHN MAHAMA 2,000 GHS New Grant Support for All Ghanaians. Applicants are to fill the form below and click on Apply”.
The Cyber Security Authority warns that the public should disregard the offer as the former President is not associated with any of those malicious data harvesting links.
“Always be cautious of links that are unsolicited, even if they appear to come from someone you know. Verify with the sender before clicking on any link.
“Pay attention to the domain names for any website that claims to be associated with a high-profile personality,”
Cyber Security Authority advised.
Issued notice
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
