The person I'm dating online wants to send money through my MoMo account. Why is that a problem?
Because the money is often stolen from other victims, and you become the person who moved it. Say no, even if it sounds like a small favour.
Scammers need accounts that are not in their name. They ask partners, friends or job seekers to receive money and send it on, sometimes for a small 'commission'. When the fraud is reported, the account that received the money is the first one investigated.
Your MoMo wallet is linked to your Ghana Card. Never let anyone else use it.
What to do
- Say no to receiving or forwarding money for anyone you only know online.
- Never share your MoMo PIN or let someone else open a wallet in your name.
- If money already arrived, do not send it on: call your MoMo provider.
- Keep the chat as evidence.
- Report it to the police if you think you were used.
Frequently asked questions
- They say their account is blocked. Isn't that a real problem?
- It may sound real, but a blocked account is a common excuse in fraud. Their problem should be solved with their own bank, not your wallet.
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