A food vendor has narrated how a student of the University of Ghana allegedly used fake Mobile Money (MoMo) alerts to obtain meals without making real payments.
According to the vendor, the suspected fraud had been happening for some time before she began noticing irregularities with the transactions. She claimed the student would often purchase food and immediately present payment alerts that appeared genuine.
The vendor explained that the student acted confidently and would show the payment confirmation soon after receiving the meals, making it seem as though the money had been transferred successfully.
However, she later realized that some of the payments were not reflecting in her account despite the alerts shown on the student’s phone. This raised suspicion and prompted her to pay closer attention to future transactions.
After monitoring the situation, the vendor said she eventually confronted the student and uncovered the alleged scheme.
The incident has sparked public discussion about the increasing use of fake digital payment alerts to defraud traders and small business owners, especially those who rely heavily on Mobile Money transactions.
Many vendors operate in fast-paced environments where they may not always verify transactions immediately, making them vulnerable to such deceptive practices.
The case has also renewed calls for traders to always confirm payments through official account balances or transaction notifications before releasing goods or services.
Observers say the incident highlights the growing challenge of digital fraud and the need for continued public education as mobile payment systems become more widely used.
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Source: Thepressradio.com
