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GCB Alerts Customers of 2024 New Bank SMS and Call Fraud

December 26, 2024January 13, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

After our publication on Govt’s No Ghana Card No March Salary and How Fraudsters Have Started Defrauding Bank Account Holders: AUDIO ON SCAM ALERT, the GCB has cautioned all its clients and the general public to disregard all SMSs and calls by fraudulent persons who are pretending to act on behalf of GBC for their own criminal acts.

The bank stated in its press release that its attention has been drawn to messages and phone calls from criminals who are claiming to be calling from GCB Bank PLC. It cautioned the public not to provide any details to such persons who may ask them for their details regarding the linking of their bank accounts with their Ghana card.

READ: Govt’s No Ghana Card No March Salary and How Fraudsters Have Started Defrauding Bank Account Holders: AUDIO ON SCAM ALERT

The bank further stated that it does not send messages to customers to request their account or card details.

All customers who receive such calls or SMSs from the criminals have been tasked with checking the accuracy of such messages from the customer service of the bank through the toll-free number 0800422422.

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Customers can also conveniently WhatsApp GCB at 0202422422.

All banks, including GCB, GT Bank, United Bank for Africa, Fidelity, EcoBank, and the rest, have constantly warned their customers not to.

Share their online app PINs with anyone.
Do not use your phone number or date of birth as your password.
Do not write your PIN or password to your bank account app or Momo account.
If you suspect someone has illegally gotten access to your security pins and credentials, contact the bank or MTN.

Each financial institution has a responsibility to its consumers to keep them informed if it discovers that a customer has not connected their Ghana card to any of their accounts. This will make sure that only customers with these kinds of problems go to the bank to fix them.

As a result, customers will have to wait less in line and more quickly receive their services at the bank.

Each financial institution has a responsibility to its consumers to keep them informed if it discovers that a customer has not connected their Ghana card to any of their accounts.

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This will make sure that only customers with these kinds of problems go to the bank to fix them. As a result, customers will have to wait less in line and more quickly receive their services at the bank.

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GCB Alerts Customers of 2024 New Bank SMS and Call Fraud -PRESS RELEASE

Govt’s No Ghana Card No March Salary and How Fraudsters Have Started Defrauding Bank Account Holders: AUDIO ON SCAM ALERT

March 10, 2024January 13, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

Govt's No Ghana Card No March Salary and How Fraudster Have Started Defrauding Bank Account Holders: AUDIO ON SCAM ALERT Ghana's formal sector workers salaries decreased by 12% in 2022 GoGPayslip / E-Payslip Fraud

It is scary how the announcement by the government that No Ghana Card No. March 2024 Salary has empowered fraudsters to start a new scheme to defraud unsuspecting bank account holders working in the public sector.

Audios circulating indicate that those who are banking with GCB, ADB, etc. are more likely to be defrauded.

They are calling from the Accra main branch and will get every detail from you. In addition, they are sending messages using Telco service providers, and the messages are so accurate that it is difficult for customers to tell that the fraudsters are not real.

Some bank customers have already fallen victim and have given out their credentials provided by their banks and MTN to these fraudsters.

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With your bank details and online pins in the hands of these fraudsters, they are likely to empty your bank account before you know it. You are advised to visit your bank and change your pins, as well as protect your account.

Go to your telco if anyone has called you in recent times purporting to be calling from your bankers, and get your pin reset as soon as possible. You can also reset your Momo pin through the self-service on your Momo account.

Fraudsters have started calling unsuspecting Ghanaians. All government workers are in danger if they do not take steps to verify and recheck the linking of their Ghana card to their bank accounts.

Whether you linked your Ghana card a year or so ago or not at all,

You are advised to walk to your nearest bank branch and check if your card has been successfully linked to your bank account. Do not provide any critical details of yours to anyone on line for the purposes of linking or verifying your bank account and associated Ghana card.

Fraudsters are calling to find out if you have merged your Ghana card with your bank account.

The call has numbers that are verified with banks.

All banks, including GCB, GT Bank, United Bank for Africa, Fidelity, EcoBank, and the rest, have constantly warned their customers not to.

Share their online app PINs with anyone.
Do not use your phone number or date of birth as your password.
Do not write your PIN or password to your bank account app or Momo account.
If you suspect someone has illegally gotten access to your security pins and credentials, contact the bank or MTN.

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READ: GCB Alerts Customers of 2024 New Bank SMS and Call Fraud

Govt’s No Ghana Card No March Salary and How Fraudster Have Started Defrauding Bank Account Holders: AUDIO ON SCAM ALERT

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READ: Pastor drugged to court over $32,084 visa fraud

Not that the criminals are sending SMS alerts that look perfect like a message from a bank.

The various banks also need to help their customers by sending them updated if they notice that the customer has not linked his or her Ghana card to their account (s) with the bank. This will ensure only those who have such issues visit the banks to correct. This will reduce the queues in the banks and help speed up service delivery.

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Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates for January 12, 2023: $1 selling for 12.86 (VISA)

March 10, 2024January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

As of January 12, 2023, $1 US dollar was selling for 12.86 Ghanaian cedis, according to Visa. However, the exchange rate can vary depending on the platform you use to exchange your currency.

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Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates for January 12, 2023

Here is a breakdown of the dollar-to-cedi exchange rates from some popular platforms provided by Cedirates

Platform	Type	Buying Rate	Selling Rate	Mid-Rate
Binance P2P	Crypto Exchange	12.42	12.43	12.42
CediConvert	Crypto Exchange	12.28	12.48	12.38
GAFORB	Forex Bureau	12.10	12.35	12.22
AfriSwap	Forex Bureau	12.10	12.35	12.22
WeWire Africa	Fintech	12.03	12.32	12.17
Bank Of Ghana	Central Bank	11.88	11.89	11.89
Wise	Money Transfer	11.88	–	–
CBG Bank	Commercial Bank	11.85	12.25	12.05
Western Union	Money Transfer	11.84	–	–
GCB Bank	Commercial Bank	11.80	12.10	11.95
Revolut	Money Transfer	11.78	–	–
Zenith Bank	Commercial Bank	11.78	12.14	11.96
GTBank	Commercial Bank	11.78	12.12	11.95
Ecobank	Commercial Bank	11.70	12.00	11.85
Stanbic Bank	Commercial Bank	11.65	12.15	11.90
Fidelity Bank	Commercial Bank	11.65	12.12	11.88
Access Bank	Commercial Bank	11.65	12.00	11.82
Absa Bank	Commercial Bank	11.62	12.15	11.88
CalBank	Commercial Bank	11.60	12.15	11.87
UBA	Commercial Bank	11.55	12.09	11.82
Standard Chartered	Commercial Bank	11.45	12.06	11.75
Remitly	Money Transfer	11.41	–	–
Sendwave	Money Transfer	11.41	–	–
WorldRemit	Money Transfer	11.38	–	–
Visa	Payment Processor	–	12.86	–

What do these numbers mean?

The buying rate is the rate at which a platform will buy dollars from you. The selling rate is the rate at which a platform will sell you dollars. The mid-rate is the average of the buying and selling rates.

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For example, if you want to exchange $100 US dollars at Binance P2P, you would receive 12.42 * 100 = 1242 Ghanaian cedis. However, if you wanted to exchange 1000 Ghanaian cedis for US dollars at Visa, you would receive 1000 / 12.86 = 77.75 US dollars.

Cleaner jailed 20 years for defiling 13-year-old JHS student

March 4, 2024January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

Cleaner jailed 20 years for defiling a 13-year-old JHS student by the Adentan Circuit Court in Accra. Read the full story here Man, 36, charged for having anal sex with 13-yr-old daughter. Read the rather sad story of how the man went about his criminal act. jailed 15 years for having s3x with wife’s 12-yr-old niece

A cleaner, Ishmael Nyave, has been jailed for 20 years for defilement by the Adentan Circuit Court in Accra.

The sentenced 39-year-old cleaner was found guilty of having s3x with a 13-year-old underage girl at Ashongman in Accra.

During the court hearings, he pleaded guilty to the charges and was charged with defilement on his own plea by Judge Sedinam Awo Balokah, who presided over the case.

According to the facts of the case as president to the court, on September 31, 2023, Nyave saw the victim and asked if she had had her menstruation. The victim informed the accused that she had not had her menstruation.

The prosecution said the accused person personally bought a pregnancy test kit, and when the pregnancy test was conducted, it was confirmed that the victim was pregnant.

The court issued an order that the Social Welfare Department at Abokobi be responsible for monitoring the victim’s family for a period of one year as part of their probationary period.

In addition, the court issued an order that the amount of GHC4,000 that the accused individual had handed over to the police should be sent to the victim’s father so that he can provide for his daughter (the victim).

According to the prosecution, which is led by Chief Inspector A Fosu, the complainant is a carpenter who lives in Ashongman, Accra, with the victim and the rest of the family.

According to the prosecution, the victim was a student in the junior high school who was thirteen years old.

The accused individual allegedly lived with his family in a rented flat that was located next to the residence of the victim, as stated by the prosecution evidence.

In August of 2023, the victim went to the backyard of her home to get some water. While she was there, the accused person encountered her, enticed her to come to his house, and then had sexual relations with her.

READ: Pastor drugged to court over $32,084 visa fraud

In the aftermath of the crime, the prosecution stated that the girl, who was terrified, was unable to alert her parents.

The report stated that the girl confided in her older sister, who then notified their grandma about the situation.

The prosecution stated that the grandmother then told the complainant, and that a report was made to the police. Additionally, a medical form was given to the complainant so that they might inquire about receiving medical treatment.

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The prosecution informed the court that its findings from the medical examination revealed that the victim was six weeks and two days pregnant at the time of the examination.

The prosecution stated that the accused acknowledged to the crime in his cautioned statement. This occurred when the accused was arrested.

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Pastor drugged to court over $32,084 visa fraud

January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

Pastor visa fraud $32084 defrauding UDS Student Sentenced To Jail Over Fraud

$32,084 visa fraud championed by a pastor has awakened Accra to the realities of some men of God who hid behind the name of God to engage in illegal activities.

In Accra, Ghana – A 47-year-old pastor, Bismark Quaoo Yankey, finds himself trading hymns for headlines after appearing in court accused of defrauding five individuals of a hefty $32,084 and GH₵13,760. The alleged scheme? Promising US visas but delivering nothing but empty promises and a vanishing act.

Yankey, facing five counts of defrauding by false pretences, pleaded not guilty before an Accra Circuit Court. Bail was set at GH₵300,000, with a court date scheduled for January 23, 2024.

The prosecution painted a picture of Yankey preying on hopeful travelers, luring them with the promise of swift US visas for a mere GH₵4,000 and $11,000 each. From businessmen to traders, five individuals fell victim to the pastor’s smooth-talking, allegedly handing over a combined sum of GH₵13,760 and $32,084.

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But once the pockets were filled, Yankey reportedly vanished into thin air. Calls went unanswered, meetings cancelled, and the promised visas remained as elusive as a desert mirage. Frustrated and financially drained, the victims finally tracked Yankey down to his church premises, leading to his arrest.

On November 10, 2023, the prosecution stated that the complainants discovered information that the accused person was present in the premises of his church, which led to the arrest of the accused person.

Now, Yankey awaits his fate in court, leaving a trail of broken dreams and unanswered prayers in his wake. This case serves as a stark reminder to be wary of seemingly too-good-to-be-true offers, especially when they come dressed in a religious cloak.

The Pastor visa fraud case is expected to be a test case and a lesson for men of God engaged in such activities.

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Key facts in the case:

Pastor Bismark Yankey allegedly scammed five people of $32,084 and GH₵13,760 promising US visas.
He faces five counts of fraud but pleaded not guilty in court.
Yankey allegedly charged each victim GH₵4,000 and $11,000 in processing fees.
After taking the money, he vanished, prompting the victims to contact authorities.
Yankey was eventually arrested at his church and awaits his next court date.

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Make payment of nursing trainee allowances obligatory for every government – Nurse-Midwife Trainees

March 10, 2024January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

Nurse-midwife trainees have called for the payment of nursing trainee allowances to be obligatory for every government. The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) made the call at the 31st GNMTA National Delegates Congress in Accra.

The leader of the Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA), Pascal Adumbisa, explained while making the request that if the nursing trainee allowance payment is obligatory for every government, it will no longer be a mere campaign promise from politicians.

She also called on the government to improve the poor conditions of student nurses across the country. In her statement, she challenges the government to put measures in place to reduce their burden.

Speaking at the launch of the 31st GNMTA National Delegates Congress in Accra, Mr. Adumbisa stressed the importance of securing these allowances in government policy to ensure consistency across political administrations.

He said, “We would propose that allowances be made a government policy instead of a campaign policy. In that case, no political party can alter it. It should become obligatory for any government that comes to power to do the needful.”

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In addition, the President of the GNMTA advocated for the prompt delivery of monthly allowances and suggested that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department be responsible for the direct disbursement of funds to facilitate efficient access.

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Under the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), President John Mahama eliminated the stipend for teachers and nursing trainees in 2014. The nursing trainee allowances, just like the teacher trainee allowance, were to be replaced with student loans, among others, by the NDC government.

To make the necessary investments in educational infrastructure, the government explained that it was necessary to spend the money.

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Some of the trainees have reported that the payments have not been made on time, although the NPP government has delivered on its pledge to resume the payments.

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I’ll prosecute corrupt NPP and NDC members from 2025 – Mahama

March 3, 2024January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

prosecute corrupt NPP and NDC members Mahama challenges recent WASSCE results

I’ll prosecute corrupt NPP and NDC members from 2025 is the latest promise made by John Dramani Mahama which has shocked many at both ends of the political divide.

Ahead of the 2024 election year and the election in December 2024, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed that he will prosecute individuals involved in corruption or corruption-related activities.

According to the former president, the rate of corruption in Ghana today, which is not only unchecked and widespread, has the tendency to destroy the country.

He revealed this during a tour of the Volta Region, which commenced on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from Tegbi, the former President accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of displaying a lack of interest in combating corruption, attributing it to the alleged involvement of party members in corrupt practices.

“So I have said if they [NPP] can’t deal with it when we come, we will deal with it for them. When NDC comes, we will hold those who have misconducted themselves accountable,” Mr Mahama said.

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It is via this journey that Mahama will have the opportunity to interact with Ghanaians, particularly those who are fans and sympathizers of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), in a number of different cities and villages in order to gain an understanding of their problems and hopes for a thriving Ghana.

When Mahama addressed the gathering in Tegbi, he issued a warning that members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who were elected or appointed to public offices would likewise be subject to sanctions for indulging in corrupt acts.

He emphasized his commitment to accountability, stating, “But I must also caution our people that those of us who go into positions of authority if you also abuse your trust, I’m not going to come and defend you. The anti-corruption institutions will deal with you as we are going to deal with members of this [NPP] government,” he said.

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Renewed Curfew Imposed on 8 communities in Jaman South Municipality Of The Bono Region

January 27, 2024January 12, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

The Ministry of Interior has imposed a renewed curfew on Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom, and Katakyiekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region.

The curfew imposed on the eight communities aims to ensure law and order and public peace during the hours of the curfew. This informed the decision by the ministry to also ban all persons in the aforementioned communities and their environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. The press release furthered that any person found with any arms or ammunition would be arrested and prosecuted.

The renewed curfew imposed on 8 communities in Jaman South has been welcomed by the chiefs, elders and the people of the affected commuinities.

The renewed curfew takes effect each day in Bono Region from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., effective Thursday, January 11, 2024. This was contained in a press release by the Ministry of Interior and signed by Ambassador Deery (MP), Minister for the Interior, in Accra on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Such curfews have negative implications for free movement, business, and every human activity as they bring to a halt every human activity until the curfew period is over each day.

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Below is the full press release.

The Minister for the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom, and Katakyiekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., effective Thursday, January 11, 2024.

The government continues to express its appreciation to the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and people of the area for their efforts in ensuring peace in the area and urges them to use the established mechanisms for the resolution of all their conflicts and disputes.

Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the afore-mentioned communities and their environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

Signed

AMBROSE DERY (MP)

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Issued in Accra this Thursday, January 11, 2024

Ghana in Talks with IMF to Revamp Debt Portfolio: $5.4 Billion Restructuring on the Table: Professor Steve Hanke

March 10, 2024January 11, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

A troubling dance is unfolding in Ghana, one that leaves ordinary citizens twirling with anxiety. Today, as Professor Steve Hanke reports, Ghana’s official creditors gathered to discuss restructuring a staggering $5.4 billion in existing loans. But here’s the truly dizzying twist: this restructuring isn’t aimed at breathing room, it’s a prelude to diving deeper into debt, this time with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) holding the life raft. Professor Steve Hanke described Ghana;s current situation as making a deal with the devil which is the result of President Akufo Addo and the IMF loan. This was matheically portrayed by him as AKUFO-ADDO + IMF LOANS = MAKING A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL.

His tweet read…

Today, Ghana’s official creditors met to discuss the restructuring of $5.4bn in loans in order to secure EVEN MORE loans from the IMF.
AKUFO-ADDO + IMF LOANS
= MAKING A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL.

#SaveGhanaNow: Today, Ghana’s official creditors met to discuss the restructuring of $5.4bn in loans in order to secure EVEN MORE loans from the IMF.
AKUFO-ADDO + IMF LOANS
= MAKING A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL. pic.twitter.com/Xf6NaFO1kx
— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) January 11, 2024

This news feels like a cruel déjà vu. We’ve seen this movie before, haven’t we? Developing nations drowning in debt, clinging to IMF lifelines that often come attached to harsh austerity measures, squeezing the very people who can least afford it. And with each “rescue,” the dependency deepens, the noose tightens.

So, the question begs: is the IMF the answer to Ghana’s debt woes, or is it simply perpetuating the problem?

On the surface, restructuring existing loans with the IMF may offer temporary relief. Interest rates might be lowered, repayment schedules adjusted. But here’s the catch: IMF bailouts rarely come free. They often come bundled with conditionalities, forcing cuts to social spending, privatization of crucial resources, and economic policies that prioritize debt repayment over people’s well-being.

In Ghana’s case, the burden of this new dance with the IMF will likely fall on the most vulnerable. Healthcare might take a hit, education budgets might shrink, and essential services might suffer. All while the elite, those least affected by the debt burden, continue to waltz merrily on.

Is there another way? Certainly. Instead of relying on the IMF’s revolving door of debt, Ghana needs to explore domestic solutions. Diversifying the economy, tackling corruption, and promoting sustainable development are just a few steps that can break the cycle of dependence.

Ultimately, the responsibility for charting a new course rests with the Ghanaian people and their leaders. They must demand transparency in debt negotiations, accountability from those responsible for the current crisis, and investments in sectors that empower citizens and build a future free from the shackles of perpetual debt.

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Ghana’s story is not unique. It’s a cautionary tale for all developing nations caught in the IMF’s web. While the allure of quick fixes is tempting, we must remember: debt traps are built with good intentions, but paved with broken promises. It’s time to break free from the dance and start building a more just and sustainable future, one where citizens, not creditors, call the shots.

What are your thoughts on Ghana’s debt situation? Share your perspectives, and let’s start a conversation!

Register your key cutting, rubber stamp and seal operations – Ministry of the Interior

March 10, 2024January 11, 2024 by Ghana Education News Editorial Team

Register key cutting rubber stamp and seal operations

The Ministry of the Interior has asked all key cutting, rubber stamp, and seal operators to register or renew their licences with the Ministry of the Interior to avoid sanctions. The key cutting or key duplicating business and its associated rubber stand cutting have been in operation even before independence. However, the Ministry of the Interior has deemed it prudent that these service providers and their activities be regulated.

The registration of key cutter, rubber stamp, and seal operators started in 2023 and is expected to continue until all persons providing the service have duly registered.

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According to the Head of Public Affairs of the Ministry, Alhaji Zakari Musah, officials of the Ministry and the Ghana Police Service have started nationwide monitoring and sensitization of private security organisations, locksmiths (key cutting), and rubber stamp and seal operators to streamline their operations and comply with the law.

Alhaji Zakari, who was sensitising the operators during the monitoring exercise in Accra, noted that the Locksmiths (Licencing) Act, 1994, Act 488 states that a person shall not engage in the business of making locks, repairing locks, or cutting keys unless that person is granted a licence by the Minister, and therefore it is an offence to operate without registering or licencing with the Ministry of the Interior.

He said the exercise, which started in 2023, will continue till the end of 2024. He, therefore, asked all players within the sector to abide by the guidelines governing their operations and comply with the directive to avoid sanctions.