The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong public warning over fraudulent recruitment and contract adverts circulating on social media platforms.
The Fund describes these adverts as a deliberate scheme to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement signed by management, GETFund clarified that it does not engage individuals for contracts, supply, or employment through such means.
“Please, be informed that this form is cleverly designed to scam unsuspecting individuals so it must be disregarded as same is deceitful and fraudulent,” the statement emphasized.
Sample of the fake GETFund contract form
GETFund stressed that it remains committed to transparent and credible engagement processes, adding that all official communication is done through its verified social media platforms and website.
“Please, always verify such information or adverts on our verified social media handles or our website. Respectfully, do not be tricked with these falsities and part ways with money to scammers,” the statement added and advised the public not to fall victim to such tricks and warned against paying money to people behind such fake offers.
Management expressed concern over how widespread the scam has become, warning that perpetrators will face the full rigors of the law.
Reiterating its long-standing reputation, GETFund stated that it has never resorted to scandalous means to contract suppliers or hire staff.
The Fund said it operates under “good corporate governance structures” and cautioned that any claim suggesting otherwise is false and dangerous.
They reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the integrity of their operations and the interests of all Ghanaians.