How CEO of Banks Association got scammed right after live studio lecture on fraud

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah, has revealed how he was once scammed shortly after appearing on a live radio programme to educate the public about cyber fraud.

Speaking at a forum and sighted by GhanaWeb on Thursday, July 23, 2026, he said the incident happened moments after he left the studio, despite having just spoken about the dangers of fraud and the need for people to stay alert.

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John Awuah said he lost GH₵67 through the fraudulent act, describing it as a reminder that anyone can become a victim regardless of their knowledge or position.

“To be honest, now when I'm saying that, I even get scared because there was a day I was at Joy FM studio to give public education on cyber fraud and just after the studio, when I sat in the car, I got defrauded of GH₵67,” he said.

He explained that the incident showed that fraudsters target people from all backgrounds and that no one should assume they are protected because of their education or experience.

“I think when I left [the studio after the show], they said, let's try this guy. It tells you when it comes to fraud, nobody is safe. Nobody,” he added.

John Awuah warned that some people underestimate the risk of fraud because they believe their level of education makes them less likely to be targeted.

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“So, the danger we are having in this country is that there are people who believe they are immune. It's like their level of education kind of takes them out of the fraud,” he added.

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