Internet users have been advised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) not to click on two fraudulent URLs that circulate and pretend to give access to a financial donation from John Dramani Mahama, a former president of Ghana.
In a public notice released today (March 9, 2023), the CSA stated that the links were mostly being disseminated using social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and Telegram.
After clicking the links, a page appears with the following text: "Former President John Mahama on February 1st, 2023. Offer a new grant of 2,000 GHS to individuals to support all citizens and empower the youth. 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."
Fill Up The Form Below To Get $2,000 The 2,000 GHS New Grant Assistance for All Ghanaians from JOHN MAHAMA. Fill out the form below and click "Apply" to submit your application.
Twebsitestes also provide a "Mahama's Grant Application Form" that interested parties can use to submit their personally identifiable information (PII).
Warning
The Authority also issued a warning about the possibility of phishing scams and other online fraudulent acts using Personally Identifiable Information (PII) collected from website applicants.
The advisory advises the public to ignore the offer since the former president is not connected to these websites.
Another suggestion
The CSA further advised internet users to exercise caution when clicking on unwanted links and to pay close attention to the domain names of any websites that make such promises.
If you need assistance verifying the legitimacy of connections, get in touch with the CSA; the advisory continues.
Pay close attention to the website's content. Grammar and spelling mistakes are frequently seen on websites that are harmful or fake. • Don't click on links in e-mails or messages that seem off or are unexpected, especially if they request personal data or login credentials.
"Always update your software, especially your antivirus." This will lessen the likelihood of attackers using known weaknesses in your software or operating system.
In order to report cybercrimes and request advice or support about online actions, the CSA offers a 24-hour Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Incident Reporting Point of Contact (POC). Text or call 292; use WhatsApp at 050 160 3111; or send an email to report@csa.gov.gh.
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