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MTN Ghana Warns Customers Against Rising Online Scams

  MTN Ghana has issued a public alert urging customers to remain vigilant against increasing cases of online scams and phishing attacks targeting mobile users through WhatsApp messages, SMS links, emails, and fake websites. In a statement issued in Accra on May 11, the telecommunications company cautioned customers against clicking on suspicious links or responding to messages that request personal or financial information under the guise of account verification, prize claims, or urgent updates. The company noted that scammers often impersonate trusted institutions, including banks, government agencies, and telecommunications providers, to deceive unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information. MTN Ghana advised customers to avoid reacting hastily to unsolicited messages, particularly those that create panic or promise rewards that appear “too good to be true.” MTN Ghana will never ask for your password, PIN, or full credit card details via a text link or social media mess...