Module 10 · Scam Outbreak Detection

Scam intelligence dashboard

Emerging scam signals are tracked the way public-health systems track outbreaks — by growth rate, spread, affected segments and projected trajectory. Alert threshold: 65/100 projected spread.

MoMo reversal scam

HighALERT
+34%

Phishing SMS impersonating MoMo agents with reversal codes.

Projected spread72
Momentum
Accelerating
Affected regions
Greater AccraAshanti
Affected segments
TradersStudents

Fake digital loan apps

High
+22%

Unlicensed lending apps harvesting contacts then extorting borrowers.

Projected spread64
Momentum
Accelerating
Affected regions
Greater AccraWestern
Affected segments
YouthInformal workers

Crypto investment Ponzi

Moderate
+17%

Telegram-driven schemes promising 30%/month returns.

Projected spread52
Momentum
Accelerating
Affected regions
Greater Accra
Affected segments
Professionals

Fake delivery-fee SMS

Moderate
+12%

SMS asking for small delivery fees to release packages.

Projected spread48
Momentum
Stable
Affected regions
Multi-region
Affected segments
Online shoppers

Fake recruiter scams

Low
+9%

WhatsApp recruiters charging upfront placement fees.

Projected spread36
Momentum
Stable
Affected regions
NorthernUpper East
Affected segments
Job seekers

Counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Moderate
+6%

Substandard antibiotics & antimalarials detected by FDA Ghana.

Projected spread41
Momentum
Accelerating
Affected regions
Border markets
Affected segments
General public