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ECG Warns Against Fake Meters and MoMo Fraud Scams

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned customers across the country against fraudsters selling fake meters and demanding mobile money payments.

ECG says some fraudsters are contacting electricity customers by phone and asking them to send money to private mobile money numbers.

The company has urged the public not to send money to individuals claiming to be selling ECG meters or providing electricity services.

ECG’s General Manager for External Communications, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, issued the warning during an interview.

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He advised customers to be careful when dealing with people who request payments through personal MoMo numbers.

Customers are encouraged to use only official ECG channels for payments and meter-related services.

ECG says the public should report suspicious calls, messages or individuals to the appropriate authorities.

The warning comes as fraudsters continue to use phone calls and fake meter offers to target electricity customers across Ghana.

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Source:Ghana News Page

By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond