TrustGH, Ghana’s first public database for scam phone numbers, has recorded more than 3,000 reports of suspected fraudulent numbers since its launch.

The platform said the reported numbers have been linked to various forms of scams, including e-commerce fraud, investment and job scams, romance scams, impersonation and recruitment fraud.

TrustGH allows members of the public to report suspicious phone numbers, which are then assessed using international scam-detection parameters. Each reported number is assigned a risk score ranging from 0% to 100%, indicating the likelihood of its involvement in fraudulent activities.

According to the company, more than half of the numbers reported on the platform have received a risk score of 100%, suggesting a very high likelihood of scam activity.

The reports submitted to TrustGH come from several sources, including TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, Google Business profiles, phone calls, SMS messages and fake websites.

TikTok accounts for the highest proportion of reported cases, contributing about 50% of complaints, followed by SMS and WhatsApp-related scams.

TrustGH said investigations have revealed that more than 90% of reported scam cases involve attempts by fraudsters to demand mobile money payments or gain access to victims’ mobile money accounts.

The platform also noted that many scammers create fake social media pages that closely imitate legitimate businesses to deceive unsuspecting individuals and steal significant amounts of money.

“These numbers show just how widespread and organised scam activity has become in Ghana, particularly on social media,” a TrustGH spokesperson said.

“Our goal is to give the public a reliable, data-driven way to verify a number before they engage with it, so they can protect themselves and their money.”

TrustGH, which is a licensed platform, works with the Cybersecurity Authority and the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to help combat scam activities and support investigations into reported numbers.

The platform is urging the public to verify unfamiliar phone numbers on trustgh.com before making payments, sharing personal information or engaging in business transactions.

It also encouraged users to report suspicious numbers to help strengthen its database and improve protection against fraud.

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