The Minerals Commission has cautioned the public and stakeholders in the mining sector to be wary of fraudulent emails purporting to impersonate its staff.
In a statement, the Commission explained that these impersonators pose as officials, using unofficial email addresses and digital platforms to contact companies and individuals.
“These individuals are falsely presenting themselves as officials of the Minerals Commission and using unofficial email addresses and digital platforms to contact members of the public, and companies under the pretext of facilitating mineral licenses, permits, registrations, payments, or other regulatory services,” part of the statement stated.
According to the commission, these impersonators attempt to solicit money claiming to act on behalf of the Commission, clarifying that they “do not originate from the Commission or any of its authorized officers.”
The Commission emphasized that all official communications are carried out through the appropriate channels, stressing that it disallows requests for payments, confidential information, or third-party intermediaries.
The Commission urged stakeholders to verify communications from unknown sources, encouraging the public to report the matters immediately for verification.
“Stakeholders are encouraged to verify all communications and avoid making payments or sharing sensitive information with unknown persons who claim to act on behalf of the Commission,” the statement added.
The Minerals Commission assured its commitment to protecting the integrity of Ghana’s mineral administration system and legitimate stakeholders in the mining sector.
Source: Ernest Kelvin Okanta
