One of them could be involved – Celestine Donkor blames Papaye staff for allegedly being scammed

Gospel musician Celestine Donkor has shared a startling experience she had while trying to place an order for food at the popular restaurant, Papaye.

In a video posted on social media on February 4, 2025, she recounted how she lost GH₵1,000 while attempting to order food for her niece's birthday celebration.

"I have been scammed by Papaye's online service, and I am making this video to create awareness. My sister's kids were celebrating their birthday, so I decided to order from Papaye's Lapaz branch. I found a contact number online and called. They took my order and gave me a bill, asking me to make payment. I told them I would pay upon pickup, but they declined, claiming that some customers place orders but fail to pay when the food is ready.

"I proceeded with the payment, but the moment the money was deducted, I noticed that the recipient's name was not 'Papaye.' However, it was the same number I had found online. When I called back, they insisted they were Papaye but were using their manager's number for transactions. They even asked me to enter a code. That was when I realized I had been scammed," she narrated.

She further alleged that the staff at Papaye were aware of the fraudulent activities but showed little interest in resolving the issue to prevent future occurrences.

"The attitude of the Papaye staff at the Lapaz branch when I got there clearly showed they were aware of the scam. Their response lacked any urgency or concern. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them is behind this fraud. Beware! Don't be a victim," she warned.