🇬🇭 Ghana Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Ghana. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Ghana, newcomers sometimes hit scams related to document translation, notarisation, or apostille services. Many agents exploit the unfamiliarity of immigrants with local regulations and charge excessive fees for…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers in Ghana often impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents, claiming that newcomers must pay a special fee to enter the country, avoid questioning, or expedite border checks. This scam…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Ghana, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters promising admission to universities or scholarships through unofficial channels. These scammers often target students, parents, and scholarship applicants who are eager to…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
Scammers are increasingly targeting newcomers in Ghana through a rental deposit scheme that can lead to significant financial loss. Scammers typically advertise fake apartments on various online platforms, claiming…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Ghana, a prevalent form of employment fraud involves fake job offers that lure job seekers into paying upfront fees for work permits and other related costs. These scams often target skilled workers, care workers,…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Ghana, a prevalent scam involves individuals posing as visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, or work permits. These scammers often employ tactics such as urgency and high-pressure…
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