The Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) has issued a public alert on May 4th, 2026, warning citizens about an escalating trend of impersonation and fraud targeting individuals on social media platforms. The Service revealed that criminals are falsely representing themselves as high-ranking officials, including the Director-General, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
Widespread Deception Tactics Uncovered
The fraudulent scheme involves individuals creating fake social media profiles to solicit money, gifts, and sensitive personal information under the guise of official GPS business. These impostors are leveraging the authority and reputation of the Prisons Service to gain trust and exploit victims financially. The GPS administration explicitly stated that no individual is authorized to collect funds or personal data on its behalf through unofficial channels, particularly social media.
Official recruitment processes and other administrative dealings are conducted strictly through established, publicly announced procedures. The Service emphasized its unwavering zero-tolerance policy towards such illicit activities, clearly stating that it
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