The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned jobseekers against a growing recruitment scam involving fake websites, text messages and social media accounts that impersonate legitimate government agencies and other reputable institutions. The authority said fraudsters were creating cloned websites that closely resemble those of genuine organisations to deceive applicants into disclosing personal and sensitive information through phishing attacks.
It also warned that poorly written job advertisements, spelling errors, poor grammar and unprofessional communication could be signs of fraudulent recruitment offers. In a notice issued on Friday, September 25, the CSA said fake job opportunities were being circulated through SMS and social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram.
According to the authority, scammers were posing as recruiters, senior officials and representatives of reputable institutions while advertising attractive, high-paying positions, particularly in the security sector.
The CSA cited a fake online recruitment post claiming to be seeking personnel for a foreign security and drone operation allegedly connected to Ghana’s border with Burkina Faso. It also cautioned against messages falsely claiming that the Ghana Revenue Authority was charging applicants fees to secure employment. The authority urged jobseekers to be especially cautious of unsolicited offers promising unusually high salaries or positions in the military, security and specialised technical fields.
It advised applicants to verify recruitment announcements directly with the institution concerned before submitting personal information, identification documents or financial details. The CSA also urged the public not to share unverified security-related claims, warning that such information could create unnecessary fear and confusion.
Anyone who encounters suspected cyber fraud or other suspicious online activity has been encouraged to report it to the CSA or the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.
The warning comes amid the increasing use of digital platforms by scammers to target jobseekers, with fraudulent recruitment schemes often designed to obtain money or sensitive personal information from unsuspecting victims.
