Hello, everyone! Today's blog post is about how people scam others on the internet when buying items. After reading this post, no one will be able to scam you in this regard.
Here it is:
Some individuals on the internet falsely claim to be sellers of various products, including laptops, clothing, TVs, system units, air conditioning units, fridges, and more. These deceptive individuals can be found on platforms such as Facebook Market, Jiji, Tonaton, and other shopping apps that enable users to sell their items. Please be aware of this and exercise caution when engaging in online transactions.
This is how scammers operate:
1. The prices they list for items are absurd, for example, an AlienWare Laptop for $100 (1200 cedis) or an Android TV for $20 (230 cedis) and many more.
2. Scammers often inquire about your location to determine how they can deceive you. For instance, if you mention you live 200 meters away, they might claim to reside 600 meters away. They use this information to suggest delivering the product to you. However, before doing so, they insist that you pay half the amount, such as $250 for a $500 product. They'll request this payment before delivering the item and instruct you to send the remaining amount after receiving it. Such tactics, reminiscent of a time when trust was more implicit, no longer hold in a world filled with mistrust due to the prevalence of scams. If someone proposes delivering a product and paying half upfront, it's advisable to block them as they are scammers and fraudsters.
3. Legitimate sellers are transparent about their location and they say their location to you before you ask them. If possible, consider meeting them in person to conduct business face-to-face. However, it's crucial not to go alone for safety reasons. Bring friends or trusted individuals with you. Alternatively, if you prefer online transactions, seek recommendations from trustworthy contacts before making a purchase to ensure a safe and secure transaction.
4. Most of the unpopular TV stations in Ghana have now turned into scammers and fraudsters. They regularly feature advertisements on their platforms promoting scams, such as sending 30 cedis to receive 1000 cedis, sending 50 cedis to get 1500 cedis, or sending 100 cedis to receive 2000 cedis, which are false and deceptive. In the Ghanaian Twi language, this practice is known as 'Sendi na m3 sendi' (send me the money, and let's double it and send it back to you). Never send money to individuals you see on television claiming to double your money – it's a lie and a scam. Don't fall victim to this.
Moreover, these scammers used to adopt the guise of priests to charm and promise to double your money. However, in recent times, they have shifted their tactics to exploit IT aspects for deception. They showcase apps like Sendwave, WorldRemit, and others – legitimate services for sending money globally. It's essential to note that these apps do not offer free cash or double your money. Stay vigilant to avoid falling victim to scams. Additionally, these scammers exhibit unprofessional behavior by overlaying their contact numbers on top of genuine bank service video ads, leading you to believe it's them, when, in fact, it is not.
Sendwave and WorldRemit are legitimate global money transfer services. Do not be misled by individuals on TV stations claiming to double your money using these services. They may ask you to send money to purchase a card, promising that scratching it will generate a substantial amount, such as sending 50 cedis to get 1000 cedis. This claim is false. Additionally, beware of fake proof calls they orchestrate, where their own associates call with fabricated evidence of receiving money to deceive you. These calls are not genuine, and it's important to note that they have scammed 1,967 people in Ghana from 2019 to 2023. Exercise caution and stay vigilant.
Note: It is crucial to emphasize that TV stations airing content promising to double individuals' money are unequivocally engaging in a deceptive scam, particularly highlighting the prevalence of such practices in Ghanaian TV stations.
NB: There are a lot scammers and fraudsters around the world so be careful.
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