In a recent development, a communiqué has been circulating regarding the release of successful recruitment applicants into the Ghana Education Service (GES). However, it has been confirmed that this communiqué is fake. Here are the details of the false document and what you need to know to avoid being misled.
The Fake Communiqué
The fraudulent notice states the following:
RELEASE OF SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT APPLICANTS INTO GES
Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform the general public of the release of the list of successful applicants during the recent recruitment process.
All successful applicants should use this link https://www.promotions.gov.gh to download their appointment letters (a fee of GHC 10 applies).
Successful applicants are to proceed to their respective regional education directorates with their Ghana card and other necessary documents for further posting directions and verification.
ANGELA FRIMPOMAA NKANSAH (MS)
AG. DIRECTOR, HRMD.
- Ghana Education Service (GES)
- ges.gov.gh
- info@ges.gov.gh
- gheduservice
- ges official
Why It’s Fake
Despite the professional appearance of the document, it has been debunked by GES as a fake communiqué. Several red flags can be identified:
- Unauthorized Link: The link provided (https://www.promotions.gov.gh) is not an official GES website.
- Fee Requirement: Charging a fee for downloading appointment letters is not a standard practice of GES.
- Verification Stamp: The document is prominently stamped with the word “FAKE” in red, indicating its fraudulent nature.
Protect Yourself
To avoid falling victim to such scams, always verify the authenticity of any recruitment-related information directly from official GES channels:
- Official Website: ges.gov.gh
- Official Email: info@ges.gov.gh
- Social Media: gheduservice on Twitter and ges official on other platforms
By ensuring that any recruitment communications are sourced from these official channels, applicants can safeguard themselves from fraud.
The Ghana Education Service urges the public to stay vigilant and to disregard any unofficial recruitment information. Always cross-check with the GES website or contact their offices directly for any recruitment updates.
Source: GESHub.org
