Editorial
Halt fraudulent online business transactions!
Technology has made it possible for business to be carried out with ease without physical transaction between the seller and the buyer.
This is very good and more convenient for businessmen and women who are always working under pressure due to the little time they have at their disposal.
The increase in online business transaction for example, helps to boost business in all sectors of the country. Online transactions lead to rapid business growth and increase the profit levels of business entities.
The problem, however, is that many fraudulent individuals and groups have managed to study the system and take advantage of available loopholes to cheat unsuspecting people.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is concerned about this unfortunate development. It has, therefore, drawn the attention of the public to be careful about the surge in fraudulent online business transactions in the country.
In light of this, people must be very careful not to part with money until they are sure that those they are dealing with are genuine. Otherwise, if they part with money to the wrong hands via online, the fraudulent dealers will vanish into thin air immediately and tracing them may be difficult.
Online business transaction is good, but if it leads to fraud, then people will have to be very careful about such transactions. We all need to be wary of such fraudulent acts, so that we will not easily fall victim to such schemes.
EOCO has done well in alerting people to this negative development, so every individual should pay attention to this advice to avoid being cheated or deceived by unscrupulous persons.
Money is difficult to come by these days. For this reason, every effort should be made to avoid falling victim to any trickster.
Many a time, such warnings are not taken seriously until people fall victim to these unfortunate schemes. Some have fallen victim to this that is why EOCO has carried out thorough investigation on the matter and issued an alert to warn them against such fraudulent online business transactions.
It is very convenient to carry out business transactions to obtain the goods and services required, but people should go the extra mile to ensure that they protect themselves against such fraudsters.
In this connection, any little suspicion about such fraudulent online transactions should be quickly reported to the security agencies. This is how we can protect ourselves as responsible citizens.
Editorial
Unsanitary conditions of food vendors near gutter
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express a concern about the unhygienic conditions under which food vendors go about their business in some communities.
This is mostly associated with vendors that sell near gutters. It has become widespread and the earlier authorities do something about it, the better it will be for us.
I have noticed in recent times that several food sellers have set up their stalls close to open gutters, posing serious health risks to consumers.
The proximity of these food stalls to gutters means that food is being prepared and sold in an environment contaminated with filth, bacteria, and other harmful substances.
This is unacceptable and requires immediate attention from the relevant authorities.
I urge the Metropolitan and District Assemblies under the Local Government Ministry and other health agencies to take swift action to address this issue.
Food vendors should be relocated to cleaner and safer areas, with regular inspections to be conducted to ensure that food is being handled and sold in a hygienic manner.
The recent outbreak of Cholera in some regions of the country should keep us on our toes to ensure that we don’t lose guard with sanitation.
I hope that your paper will highlight this important issue to help bring about the necessary changes.
By Eugene Ampiaw,
Accra
Editorial
Govt must go to aid of victims of USAID funding cut
Dear Editor,
Reading a report in your established weekend newspaper, The Spectator, last week on the effect of USAID funding cut in the Northern Region made me see the seriousness of the issue at stake.
To learn the fate of HIV/AIDS patients, those suffering from malaria, pregnant women and other category of sick people are uncertain made me sad.
This is because as a country, we have made a lot of progress in the control and management of these conditions and would be very unfortunate to see these gains eroded by the decision of the US government.
The situation described by health workers and the patients themselves is understandable because funds from the USAID have served as a backbone for health delivery in the region.
It is indeed a difficult situation but as a country, we must not fold our hands and sit unconcerned. We must be seen to be doing something.
President John Mahama has done well by tasking the Minister of Finance to find ways to raise cash to support agencies or activities to be affected by the funds cut.
The issue now is when done what would be released? I want to appeal to the government to respond immediately to curb mortality.
Rosemary Ampofo,
Obuasi
