New scam alert: Fake restaurant and food vendor scams surge as victims lose nearly GHC300k in 6 months

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a growing wave of online scams in which fraudsters impersonate legitimate restaurants and food vendors by manipulating their contact details on Google Search, Google Maps and other online platforms.

The authority warned that victims who use the fake payment pages may unknowingly provide sensitive details, including their mobile money numbers, which are then used to carry out unauthorised transactions.

The CSA is urging the public to verify restaurant details, avoid suspicious payment links and never share mobile money PINs or OTPs.