Investment scam Ghana: the faces and platforms in fake ads, 2026
In this article
In short: between 26 October and 6 November 2026 our contributors logged 35 fake investment ads in Ghana. They used 13 public figures and led to 8 platforms. We reviewed 15 landing pages. The pages asked for GHS 1,200 to 2,850 and promised a median of GHS 77,500 a month.
The public figures used
We treat them as victims: nothing suggests they authorised this use of their image. Do not believe what the ads or pages attribute to them.
| Person | Ads |
|---|---|
| Felix Kwakye Ofosu | 7 |
| Dr. Mahama Tia Abdul-Kabiru | 7 |
| Samson Lardy | 6 |
| Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang | 6 |
| John Mahama | 6 |
| John Kufuor | 6 |
| Sam Jonah | 4 |
| Samuel Kojo Brace | 2 |
Politicians, journalists and business leaders lead. In April 2022 Sam Jonah said he had not endorsed cryptocurrency, according to Citi Newsroom. See the cross-country ranking.
The platforms advertised most
Proceedary has 10 ads and Tallygainor has 8. Then Quantum AI with 7 and Spirit AI with 4. Read why platforms keep changing names.
Which news outlet they copy
4 pages imitated GhanaWeb (outlet page). GhanaWeb is a victim: someone copied its design so the page looks like news. See the outlets most copied.
What the fake pages tell you
In about 10 of 15 screenshots we could not identify a script. One story appeared at least three times: secret revealed (about 4 screenshots), where a famous person supposedly reveals a money secret. See the seven scripts.
Examples of claims on these pages, all false:
- “earned at least GHS 3500 in just 24 hours”
- “help each participant earn 80,000 GHS per month”
What they ask for and promise
Deposits seen: GHS 2,800 (3 screenshots), GHS 2,850 (1) and GHS 1,200 (1). Eight screenshots promised monthly earnings, with a median of GHS 77,500. No legitimate investment can promise that, and a precise promise like this is a warning sign in itself. See why scams ask for a small first deposit.
Where they send you
One broker came up: TradeRankers, in 5 ads.
What to do in Ghana
- Check the licence: SEC Ghana and the Bank of Ghana.
- Report: tell the police, and the Bank of Ghana’s Financial Stability Department (030 266 5005, from the notice below).
- Call your bank or mobile money provider straight away.
On 1 September 2026 the Bank of Ghana and the SEC warned about a doctored video of President Mahama promoting an investment platform. They said the Bank of Ghana has not licensed anyone for crypto investment activities in Ghana and told media houses to verify licences before airing ads, according to Graphic Online.
More help: victim guide, how to report and withdrawal fees.
Limits of this data
This is a short sample of 12 days, collected by contributors who click on ads. The figures count ads and captures, not victims or money lost. The script counts are indicative: in a review of 25 screenshots, 6 had the wrong or an incomplete script. A platform missing from this list is not necessarily safe.