Audio By Carbonatix
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has announced a significant increase in online blackmail and sextortion cases.
According to the authority, some 226 cases have been recorded this year, resulting in a loss of GHS112,209.
In a statement sighted by JoyNews, the Cyber Security Authority explained that the perpetrators of these crimes usually initiate contact with unsuspecting victims on the numerous social media platforms.
They warned individuals to be vigilant and careful when engaging with strangers online.
Find the full statement below
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama demands unconditional return of African artefacts and human remains
3 minutes -
‘Gov’t doesn’t understand our plight; 8% fare hike is too small’ – Kumasi drivers
4 minutes -
Court grants two persons bail in alleged GH₵127m cyber theft case
6 minutes -
Salomey Baffoe bail denied: Cyber-related investigation poses risk of witness interference – High Court
15 minutes -
Court is being too ‘high-handed’ by keeping Salomey Awiti Baffoe in custody – Criminologist
16 minutes -
Lawyer for Salomey Baffoe appeals bail refusal, petitions CJ to intervene
20 minutes -
Washington State delegation explores healthcare partnership with Ghana Medical Trust Fund
24 minutes -
BoG backs cedi payments for Ghana-China trade
25 minutes -
EPA shuts down Earl International mining operation at Gbane over environmental breaches
28 minutes -
GoldBod resumes significant gold shipments, supporting reserves – BoG
31 minutes -
FX interventions are rules-based, not discretionary-BoG
35 minutes -
DVLA explains delinquency charges related to expired driver’s licences
43 minutes -
High Court denies bail application for Salomey Awiti Baffoe
45 minutes -
GES urges communities to help provide kitchens for school feeding programme
51 minutes -
Mahama invokes Nkrumah, says Ghana’s freedom must serve Africa
52 minutes