Don't fall for too good to be true online deals this festive season — CSA cautions

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is warning the public to be extra vigilant of scam online deals and promotions as the Easter and Eid al-Fitr festivities approach.

In a public alert dated March 28, the CSA said it has received over 194 cases of online fraud so far this year, resulting in estimated losses of over GH¢2,400,000.

The incidents typically involve "too good to be true" discounted products and services around festive seasons like Easter and Eid.

"Malicious actors have been observed to take advantage of the heightened commercial activity associated with festive seasons to perpetrate online scams," the alert stated.

The CSA stressed, "Be cautious of unsolicited messages offering exciting or 'too good to be true' deals connected to the festive season."

"Insist on payment only after delivery and inspection and ensure that mobile money payments are made to wallets in the name of the online shop you are dealing with," I advised.