Kasoa Ritual Money Scam Exposed – Young Men In Kasoa New Market Lose Thousands To Fake Mallams Promising Instant Riches
Kasoa Ritual Money Scam Exposed – Young Men In Kasoa New Market Lose Thousands To Fake Mallams Promising Instant Riches
The Kasoa New Market and Kasoa Tollbooth area has become the latest hotspot for ritual money scammers, popularly known as “Mallam Money Doubling” fraudsters, who are deceiving young men desperate to get rich quickly.
At least five young men in the last two weeks have reported losing amounts ranging from GH¢2,000 to GH¢15,000 to fake mallams and spiritualists who promised them instant riches, ritual money, and lottery winning numbers, but vanished after collecting their money.
http://KasoaNews.com investigations reveal that the scam is spreading fast among Okada riders, Betway boys, and unemployed youth in Kasoa who are under pressure to show wealth on social media.
How The Scam Works – Victim Tells Story
Kwame (not his real name), a 24-year-old Okada rider who operates from Kasoa Tollbooth to Walantu, narrated how he lost GH¢4,500 to a fake mallam he met on TikTok.
“I saw the mallam on TikTok displaying bundles of cash and saying he can help people get rich in 24 hours. He had many followers and people testifying in his comments. I called him and he said I should come to his shrine at Kasoa Opeikuma,” Kwame said.
“When I got there, he told me to bring GH¢2,000 for black pot, white cowries, and special perfume to do money rituals. He said after the ritual, I will get GH¢50,000 under my bed every morning. I went and borrowed money from my brother and gave him.”
“After taking my money, he told me to go home and sleep and not wake up till 6am and the money will appear. I did exactly that. When I woke up, there was no money. I called him and he said the spirit needs another GH¢2,500 for red oil. I sent it again. After that, he switched off his phone. I have been looking for him for 3 days, his shrine is locked.”
Similar stories have been told by other victims at Kasoa Iron City, Kasoa Buduburam, and Gomoa Nyanyano.
The TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp Trick
According to the Awutu Senya East Police Command, these scammers have now moved from physical shrines to social media, using TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to advertise fake spiritual powers.
They post videos with bundles of cash, expensive cars, and fake testimonies from supposed clients who have become rich.
They use spiritual names like “Chief Mallam Zamzam,” “Mallam Bamba Power,” “Spiritual King of Riches,” and “Mama Naa Money Doubling” to attract victims.
Once a victim contacts them, they are told to send money via Mobile Money for “items” for the ritual. Some even use video calls to show fake rituals with fire burning and white cloths.
After collecting the initial amount, they demand more money for “additional sacrifices” until the victim runs out of money or realizes it is a scam.
Police Warn – No Such Thing As Ritual Money
The Central East Regional Police Command has warned the public, especially the youth in Kasoa, that there is no such thing as ritual money or money doubling.
In a statement, the police said: “Money cannot be doubled spiritually. It is a scam. These criminals are just using your greed and desperation to defraud you. If someone could truly double money, he would be the richest man in Ghana and would not need your GH¢2,000.”
The police urged victims to report such cases to the nearest police station instead of suffering in silence out of shame.
“Many victims don’t report because they are shy that they went for ritual money. But you are the victim, not the criminal. Come and report so we can arrest these fraudsters,” the police said.
Why Kasoa Youth Are Falling For It
Social workers and elders in Kasoa say the trend is worrying and is driven by several factors:
1. Unemployment: Many young men in Kasoa are unemployed and under pressure to make money quickly.
2. Social Media Pressure: Young men see their mates flaunting money, iPhones, and cars on TikTok and Instagram and want to belong.
3. Betting Losses: Many youth who lose money on sports betting (Aviator, Betway, SportyBet) try to recover through ritual money.
4. Lack of Parental Guidance: Some parents don’t know what their children are doing online.
5. Get-Rich-Quick Mentality: The desire to become rich without working hard.
An elder at Kasoa Odupong Kpehe said: “Our children don’t want to learn work anymore. They don’t want to be masons, carpenters, or drivers. Everybody wants to be rich overnight. That is why they are being scammed. Hard work is the only real ritual money.”
How To Avoid Being Scammed
http://KasoaNews.com advises the youth to take these precautions:
1. Never send money to any mallam or spiritualist online who promises to double money.
2. Block and report any TikTok or Facebook account advertising ritual money.
3. If you need money, learn a skill – barbering, mobile phone repair, fashion design, plumbing, electrical work. These pay better than fake rituals.
4. If you want to play lotto, play responsibly with small amount. Don’t borrow to play.
5. Talk to your parents, pastor, or imam if you are under financial pressure.
6. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it is a scam. No one will give you GH¢50,000 for GH¢2,000.
Real Money Ritual Is Hard Work
Successful businessmen in Kasoa New Market who were interviewed said the only real money ritual is waking up at 4am, going to the market, serving customers faithfully, saving small money, and reinvesting.
“My shop started with GH¢500 10 years ago. Today I have three shops. No mallam gave me money. It was hard work, honesty, and God,” said a spare parts dealer at Kasoa New Market.
Have You Been Scammed In Kasoa?
If you have been a victim of ritual money scam or any other scam in Kasoa, report to Kasoa Police Station or WhatsApp http://KasoaNews.com confidentially on 0243272564. Your identity will be protected.
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