Beware of online scammers during Easter, Eid al-Fitr period– CSA warns public
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has asked the public to be cautious and exercise due diligence in their online activities during Easter and Eid al-Fitr.
In a statement issued on March 28, the CSA said malicious cyber actors used the celebration to defraud unsuspecting victims through various schemes.
“Easter is a major Christian festival that celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Eid al-Fitr is the first of two canonical festivals of Islam that marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Malicious actors have been observed to take advantage of the heightened commercial activity associated with the festive season to perpetrate online scams. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has, between January and March this year, received 194 cases of online fraud with a total loss of about GH₵ 2, 404,161,” it said.
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Therefore, the CSA advised the public to be cautious of “too good to be true” deals during the festive season.
“Use a reputable online marketplace or retailer when purchasing items or gifts. Check on the official website or with reliable sources to validate the contract details of the shop you are searching for,” it added.
The Authority also urged the public to check the official websites or reliable sources to validate the contact details of shops rather than relying solely on search engine results.
“Do not share personal information such as your Ghana card number, credit card information or bank account details with anyone,” it stated.
Below is the full statement: