🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Admission Agent Targeting GOVCO Applicants

Reported identity: Benjamin Addai — Phone: 0530156263.

Why this matters

Scammers exploit applicants' fears and hopes during the admission period. By asking for results slips, index numbers, or money, fraudsters can steal identities, commit financial fraud, or sell personal data to third parties. These acts put victims at risk of long-term damage that is difficult to reverse.

How the scam typically works

• Contact by phone, SMS or messaging apps from an unknown number claiming institutional affiliation.
• Requests for results slips, index numbers, or copies of ID documents "to process" an admission letter.
• Demand for payment (mobile money or bank transfer) to "facilitate" the admission.
• No verifiable follow-up or delivery of the promised admission letter after payment.

Protect yourself — practical steps

• Never send money to individuals offering to secure admission. Official fees and processes are published by colleges and national admissions bodies.
• Do not share sensitive documents (results slips, ID card photos, or passport details) with unverified contacts.
• Check official sources: Visit GOVCO’s official website or contact the admissions office directly.
• Report suspects: Inform the college administration, your regional education office, and local law enforcement if you encounter this or a similar approach.

What to do if you’ve been contacted

If you received a message or call from 0530156263 or someone claiming to be Benjamin Addai asking for money or personal documents, stop communication immediately. Document the messages (screenshots), note the time and date of calls, and report the incident to the college and the police. If you have already shared money or documents, inform your bank and the relevant authorities as soon as possible.

Spread the word

Scammers rely on silence. Share this warning with friends, family, student groups, and social channels to protect others. Encourage prospective applicants to always rely on official admission announcements and never on private offers that demand payment or personal data.

Final reminder: Admission into teacher training colleges follows standardized procedures — there are no legitimate shortcuts. Any offer that sounds too good to be true probably is.