The Secretariat of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) has been made aware of a social media advertisement inviting young people to apply for a loan by completing an online form. The form requests applicants’ personal information, including their Mobile Money (MoMo) PIN.
The Secretariat categorically states that this advertisement is false and fraudulent. The Secretariat did not issue it, and neither the linked Google Form nor the accounts through which it is circulated originate from 24H+.
Members of the public are advised to disregard the advertisement and refrain from completing or sharing the form.
Advice to persons who have already responded
Anyone who has already completed the form or disclosed their MoMo PIN or other financial information should, without delay, contact their mobile network operator to secure their wallet and change their PIN. Anyone who has shared bank details should also notify their bank immediately.
How to engage with 24H+
Information on the Secretariat’s enterprise support services is available only on the official website, www.24hplus.gov.gh. Young people and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in this support may complete the Expression of Interest form available on the website. The Secretariat’s Enterprise Support team will then contact registered applicants directly through our facilitation services.
The public is further advised that the Secretariat:
- Does not engage applicants through third-party forms shared on social media;
- Does not charge any fees for applications to participate in its programmes; and
- Will never request a MoMo PIN, password, or banking credentials.
For verified information, please refer only to the official website, www.24hplus.gov.gh, and the Secretariat’s verified social media accounts: @24hourplus on X, Instagram, and TikTok, and 24HourEconomyAuthority on Facebook.
Reporting
Suspicious advertisements, messages or calls purporting to come from 24H+ should be reported to the Cyber Security Authority or the Ghana Police Service by calling 191 or 292.
The Secretariat remains committed to protecting the public and will continue to communicate all opportunities exclusively via its official channels.
