Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned the public to beware of job advertisements circulating on social media that claim to originate from Members of Parliament or government ministers. Speaking on JoyNews' PM Express on April 15, the minister strongly emphasised that no legitimate public official would offer job opportunities through platforms like Facebook or WhatsApp.
Sam George, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, made it clear that any such messages are fraudulent and should be treated as scams. According to him, scammers are capitalising on the desperation of innocent citizens, using names and photos of government officials to gain credibility and lure unsuspecting victims.
He stated that he is fully focused on his responsibilities in both his constituency and ministry and has no involvement in recruiting individuals online. He pointed out that any claims asking people to pay money to a so-called protocol officer in exchange for a job opportunity are completely false and designed to exploit the public.
Raising concerns about the national impact of such schemes, the minister warned that these fake job offers have become a growing threat to national security and public trust. He explained that impersonators are using images and names of politicians and ministers to spread deceptive messages across social media platforms.
In response, he revealed that his office is working closely with law enforcement and the cybercrime unit to investigate and track down individuals behind these scams. According to him, efforts are being made to prosecute those found guilty of impersonating public officials or deceiving people through false job promises.
He further encouraged Ghanaians to verify the authenticity of all job-related information through official government channels and avoid engaging with suspicious offers. Sam George reminded the public that the government will not communicate such sensitive employment matters through informal social media platforms.
The Communications Minister assured that the authorities are actively pursuing those involved in online impersonation and fraudulent activities, and anyone found guilty will be made to face the full rigour of the law. His message aims to protect citizens from exploitation and restore trust in genuine government communication.
As incidents of digital fraud continue to rise, this caution serves as a timely reminder for the public to remain vigilant, informed, and sceptical of unofficial job announcements on social media.
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