Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah, has warned that no one is exempt from the risk of cyber fraud.

According to him, people must stop assuming that their knowledge, position or experience can protect them from fraud, as cybercriminals can target anyone.

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Speaking at the launch of Cybersecurity Awareness Month on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Awuah shared his own experience to demonstrate how easily people can fall victim to scams.

“Fraud has no respect for persons. Nobody is immune from fraud,” he said.

He revealed that he was defrauded of GH¢67 shortly after appearing on a radio station to educate the public about cyber fraud.

“I was on a radio station educating people about cyber fraud. Right after the radio station, before I got to my house, I was defrauded GH¢67,” he said.

Awuah said the incident should remind everyone to take online safety seriously, regardless of how much they know about cyber fraud.

“We should all see ourselves as targets for cyber attacks,” he said.

He also urged the public to exercise greater caution when using digital platforms for financial transactions.

“We need to be intentional about personal financial security when we are transacting on these platforms,” he added.

Awuah further called for increased public education on cyber fraud, saying the focus should not only be on reporting cases after they occur but also on helping people understand how to protect themselves.

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