Editorial
Beware of scam schemes
It is important for everyone in this country to bewary of various schemes that are designed by fraudulent people to deceive the public.
Various scams are put in place to influence people to believe that once they give out some money or valuable items to the scammers, they are likely to be rewarded in fantastic ways.
In the world of today, nothing comes easily to anyone so if maximum effort is not made to ensure enough results in the form of making profits or money, not much can be achieved.
If this is the case, then every person must work hard to achieve better results.
Some of the dubious schemes entail the recruitment into the police service and other security agencies, use of prominent names to deceive unsuspecting people, fraudulently asking people to bring deposits of money to be doubled or tripled by so-called magicians and many others instituted to deceive people in various parts of the country.
Any person can work hard and become rich so you need not go for rituals from anyone before becoming wealthy.
If such schemers can double or triple money, then they themselves would not be looking poor and wretched. This is what every person must know in order to avoid being deceived by such scammers.
People must also be aware of being enticed in a fraudulent manner to invest for huge interests within a short time. A lot of such schemes have taken place in this country and many people have lost huge sums of money or wealth.
It is important to note that hard work never kills, so any hardworking person stands the chance of making it in life if only the correct steps are taken.
Hard work is what is needed by students to come out with flying colours in their examinations. It is not by magical powers or so-called prophets that can make it possible to guarantee success in the lives of people.
We must all be aware of the scammers, so that the little money or fortune we have will always remain protected at all times.
The Bank of Ghana has come out with warnings on some scammers who desire to trick people through various schemes. People must beware of this and stick to the pieces of advice given by BoG, so that they don’t fall prey to any scammers.
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
