Over GH¢296k lost to restaurant and food-vendor impersonation scams - CSA
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) stated that over GH¢296,000 was lost between January and June 2026 due to restaurant and food-vendor impersonation scams. In a Public Alert on Facebook, CSA said: "Between January and June this year, the CSA recorded 112 cases from vendors and customers, up from 61 over the same period in 2025, with financial losses arising from GHC84,592 to GHC 296, 083.68."
The CSA asked the public to verify restaurant and food vendor contact details through official websites, verified social media pages, or trusted food delivery platforms before placing orders. It also urged the public to be cautious of payment requests through unfamiliar links and to insist on payment after delivery and inspection. The CSA indicated it had been tracking a "growing scam" where cybercriminals create and alter contact details of legitimate restaurants and food vendors on Google Search, Google Maps, and other online platforms. Fraudsters create or alter contact details of legitimate food suppliers by abusing the "suggest an edit" feature claiming "unclaimed business profiles."
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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert regarding a significant increase in restaurant and food-vendor impersonation scams.
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