Account-General warns against scam calls impersonating staff

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a public warning to government employees over fraudulent phone calls from individuals posing as staff of the Department and demanding payment for payroll-related services.

In a statement, the Department described the development as a “disturbing trend” targeting government workers, particularly those whose salaries are processed through the Integrated Personnel Payroll Database (IPPD).

The CAGD cautioned employees to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to these scams.

“The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) wishes to alert the public, particularly Government employees paid by the CAGD on the Integrated Personnel Payroll Database, about a disturbing trend involving unscrupulous individuals posing as staff members of our Department.

These individuals have been making calls to government employees, demanding payment for services, especially payroll related services,” the statement read.

According to the Department, it does not charge any fees for the services it provides to government employees.

“The CAGD does not charge any fees for the services we provide to government employees.

Any calls requesting payment for these services are fraudulent and should be ignored,” the statement added.

The Department further urged all employees to exercise caution and not to divulge any personal or financial information to anyone claiming to represent its office without verifying their identity.

“We strongly advise all employees to remain vigilant and cautious, and to not divulge any personal or financial information to anyone claiming to represent our office without verifying their identity,” the statement noted.

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and integrity in the management of government payroll systems. It assured the public that measures are being taken to track and curb fraudulent activities targeting employees.

To ensure easy verification and prevent further deception, the Department has published its official contact numbers for both the Head Office and Regional Directorates. The Head Office can be reached on 0303987950 and 0303987951. The regional offices may be contacted through the following lines: Greater Accra Region – 0303987952; Eastern Region – 0303987953; Central Region – 0303987954; and Ashanti Region – 0303987955. Employees who receive suspicious calls are encouraged to verify directly through these channels.

6	Western Region	0303987956
7	Western North Region	0303987957
8	Volta Region	0303987958
9	Ahafo Region	0303987960
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10	Oti Region	0303987961
11	Bono Region	0303987962
	Bono East Region	0303987963
12	Savannah Region	0303987975
13	Northern Region	0303987976
14	Upper West Region	0303987977
15	Upper East Region	0303987978
16	North East Region	0303987979

 

 

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