By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
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In a bold and brazen move, online fraudsters have created a fake TikTok account impersonating Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama, using stolen photos and videos to lure Ghanaians into a phony police recruitment scam.
The deceptive account, which has been circulating widely, falsely claims to offer recruitment opportunities in exchange for favours; a classic tactic used by online scammers to exploit desperate job seekers.
Hon. Asenso-Boakye, visibly alarmed by the development, issued a strong public disclaimer today, warning Ghanaians not to fall for the scam.
“I wish to state clearly that I have no association whatsoever with this fake account or its activities. I do not conduct recruitment, nor do I solicit money or favours through TikTok or any other social media platform,” the MP declared.
The revelation has sparked outrage among constituents and raised fresh concerns over the growing trend of digital impersonation and social media fraud in Ghana.
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting public figures, hijacking their identities to add credibility to their scams and this latest case is yet another wake-up call for online vigilance.
Hon. Asenso-Boakye is urging the public to report and block the fake account immediately to prevent others from falling victim.
“The public is strongly advised to disregard and report this fake account to avoid being defrauded,” he added firmly.
With TikTok’s growing influence among youth and job seekers, the incident is a disturbing reminder of how quickly misinformation and fraud can spread on unverified platforms.
Source; www.leakyghana.com
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