CSA Identifies Over 80 Social Media Accounts Impersonating Ghana Armed Forces

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has identified 86 fake social media accounts impersonating the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and its officials in one week.

The surge followed the commencement of the military enlistment. These accounts are said to be engaged in recruitment fraud.

“The CSA is engaging the respective social media platforms to conduct a takedown of the identified profiles while further investigations are being carried out,” it said in a statement.

Per their modus operandi, according to the CSA, the fraudsters create fake social media profiles using logos or images of legitimate security personnel and then post legitimate-looking recruitment advertisements to lure potential victims.

Job seekers who express interest in the advertisement are directed to make payments for items, including application forms, medical exams, background checks, uniforms, and training materials.

“In some cases, victims receive fake selection notices and are asked to submit scanned copies of their IDs, which are later used for identity theft. Victims are often instructed to report to training or induction locations, only to discover the recruitment was a scam.”

The Authority has since advised the public to:

Disregard any messages or posts advertising protocol recruitment into security services.

Verify recruitment advertisements through official government websites or contact the agency directly.

Only rely on trusted official institutional websites for recruitment information. GAF’s recruitment portal, for instance, is https://apply.mil.gh/.

Avoid clicking on suspicious links in unsolicited messages or posts.

Do not pay for a job; genuine employers do not charge any fees for applications, tests, or training; any payment request is a clear sign of fraud.

Avoid sharing IDs, passports, or certificates with unverified recruiters to prevent identity theft or fraud.

Be cautious of job offers promising instant employment, high salaries, or guaranteed placement after payment.

Report any impersonating profiles or websites to the CSA for immediate action.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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