Ghana Immigration Service Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Messages
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a stern public alert, warning applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise about fraudulent messages circulating across various media platforms.
These scams, including fake SMS alerts, falsely claim that certain applicants have successfully passed the initial stage and must pay a fee to proceed to the next phase.
In a press release dated December 15, 2025, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Maud Mauima Quainoo on behalf of the Public Affairs Department, the GIS categorically stated that these messages are entirely false. The Service urged the public to disregard such fraudulent communications.
GIS clarified that neither the Service nor its supervising body, the Ministry of the Interior, has announced the commencement of the next recruitment phase. The application process, the Service confirmed, is still open and will close officially on December 19, 2025.
Any message demanding payment to advance in the recruitment process is a scam and should be treated with extreme caution.
To protect applicants from falling victim to these schemes, GIS outlined the official communication channels. Applicants will only receive updates via SMS, official email, specific phone numbers listed by the Service, or through the C-SERP online application portal. GIS strongly advised against engaging with any “unauthorised protocols” or offers that require payments outside the official recruitment process
The official email for recruitment-related inquiries are
Email: recruitment@mint.gov.gh
Phone Numbers: 0299330666, 0291513432, 0291513439, 0291513413, and 0291502173.
Applicants are urged to remain vigilant and rely solely on official GIS channels for all updates regarding the recruitment exercise. Engaging with fraudulent messages or paying any fee outside the approved process could result in financial loss or identity compromise.
The GIS emphasized its commitment to a transparent recruitment process and reassured applicants that the Service would continue to provide timely updates through verified channels. Applicants are encouraged to report suspicious communications immediately to the Service.
This alert serves as a critical reminder to verify all recruitment information before taking any action and to remain cautious amid increasing attempts to exploit unsuspecting applicants.
