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.
Latest Stories
-
UCL: Monaco stun 10-man Barcelona in opener
10 mins -
UCL: David Raya saves Arsenal in draw against Atalanta
13 mins -
UCL: Wirtz nets brace in Leverkusen win over Feyenoord
16 mins -
Your elevation has brought honour to Asanteman – Kumawu Omanhene tells Napo
20 mins -
Finance Ministry credits IMF programme for economic recovery
29 mins -
Ewura Adwoa Larbi: A thriving oxymoron; Ghana’s faith and her environment
32 mins -
We’ve petitioned IGP over arrest of ‘Fix The Country’ member – Barker-Vormawor
34 mins -
KNUST College of Health Sciences to raise GH₵150m from newly created endowment fund
39 mins -
Cocoa farmers advocate enhanced value addition
52 mins -
There’s no need for a forensic audit of provisional voter’s register – NPP insists
56 mins -
The manipulation of the voter’s register stands to benefit the NPP – Sammy Gyamfi
1 hour -
Voter’s Register: NDC has a reputation for making baseless allegations without evidence – NPP
1 hour -
Trust Mother and Child Hospital Celebrates 10th anniversary
2 hours -
Illegal miners threatening fisher folks on Black Volta with weapons – Inland Fishermen President
2 hours -
Why is EC afraid of a forensic audit? – Nyaho -Tamakloe asks
2 hours