The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a public warning over the activities of individuals falsely presenting themselves as officials of the Authority and visiting business premises under that guise.

In a statement released on Monday, January 26, the EPA described the practice as fraudulent and said it undermines the integrity and credibility of the Authority.

The alert is directed particularly at business operators and project proponents, who are often the targets of such impersonation.

The Authority clarified that EPA field officers engaged in compliance, enforcement, or monitoring exercises will never visit any facility without proper identification and official documentation.

"Please note that EPA field officers conducting compliance, enforcement, or monitoring activities will never visit any facility without proper identification," the statement read.

According to the EPA, all officers on authorised duty operate with clearly identifiable credentials and branding.

These include valid EPA staff identification cards, official letters of introduction explicitly stating their affiliation with the Authority, and the use of branded EPA vehicles.

Officers are also required to wear branded EPA reflective vests during field operations.

The EPA has strongly advised members of the public not to grant access to their premises, make payments, or provide any information to individuals who fail to present all the required credentials.

Businesses and institutions are encouraged to verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent the Authority before engaging with them.

To help the public confirm the authenticity of EPA officials, the Authority urged organisations and individuals to contact its offices whenever there is doubt.

The EPA can be reached through its official telephone lines, via email at client.relations@epa.gov.gh, or through its website.