The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly advised the public to ignore a fraudulent document circulating on social media, falsely claiming that the military is currently conducting enlistment or recruitment activities.

The GAF has categorically stated that the document is entirely fabricated and holds no validity. This cautionary announcement aims to prevent misinformation and ensure that individuals do not fall victim to scams or false promises regarding military recruitment.

To ensure authenticity and avoid falling prey to scams, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has advised individuals interested in joining the military to exclusively rely on the official and authorized channels employed by GAF for announcing enlistment and recruitment activities. By adhering to these verified sources, prospective applicants can safely access accurate information and guidance regarding the military's enlistment procedures.

A statement issued in Accra by Lieutenant Colonel A Marteye for the Director General Public Relations said the channels were the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times newspapers.

It said the fake press release on social media was directing interested applicants who wanted to join GAF to forward their summary report and contact information to a fraudulent email address: ghforces37@gmail.com.

Furthermore, the counterfeit document falsely referenced a supposed press release from the Finance Ministry to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) regarding the suspension of new officer recruitment across all sectors due to financial limitations faced by the government. However, it is important to note that this information is entirely fabricated and lacks any official confirmation.

The statement said GAF was not currently conducting any enlistment or recruitment thus, entreated the public to disregard the fraudulent press release.

“The public is urged to report such fake internet links and illicit activities to the nearest Military installation or police station,” it said.

It said the cooperation of the public was also solicited to help curb the menace of recruitment fraud across the country.