GoldBod cautions public against AI-generated videos impersonating CEO Sammy Gyamfi

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has cautioned the public against artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos circulating on social media that falsely appear to feature its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi.

The Board said the videos could be used to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into sending money or disclosing sensitive financial information.

It therefore urged Ghanaians to verify all communications claiming to be from GoldBod through its official channels before taking any action.

"GoldBod has become aware of AI-generated videos circulating on social media that appear to feature our CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq.," the Board said in a public notice issued on Tuesday, August 4.

GoldBod stressed that it does not request payments, banking details or mobile money information from members of the public through social media platforms, phone calls or messaging applications.

"Please be advised that GoldBod will never ask you to send money, transfer funds, pay fees, or share your banking or mobile money details through social media, phone calls, or messaging apps," the statement noted.

The Board advised anyone who receives such requests not to engage with the perpetrators but to report the incident immediately through GoldBod's official communication channels.

It also urged the public to remain vigilant and verify information before trusting or acting on messages circulating online.