Meet the Sakawa Boys: Ghana’s internet fraudsters

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Meet the Sakawa Boys: Ghana’s internet fraudsters


Have you ever wondered where all those email scams actually come from? DW traveled to Ghana to meet the fraudsters behind this shady cybercrime scene. In Ghana, “Sakawa” is synonymous with illegal internet-based fraud. Sakawa has come to include all types of online fraud that targets mostly Europeans and Americans. But in poor areas this…

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  1. The white man being accused cheating people is getting old. These countries need to find ways for their citizens to EARN money. I am 67 . I started working (making an honest living) at 14 yo and haven't stopped. I am not rich. I don't buy luxurious stuff. Just necessity. Stop blaming whites and ask your leaders to bring jobs to your country.

  2. We should not lose our empathy to other people. I wonder why people are so annoyed by these fraud but is ok with the big tech company continuing exploiting us in privacy and monopoly the market. Regardless he is a Ghanian or Nigerian, or anywhere in the world, the reason he commit the crime has nothing to do with his origin but of his GREED and he chooses the easy way to get what he need.

  3. The Stupid lies and propaganda by the west to demean Africa works no more,the African Youth are super awake of the Devil and their plans,Africa is on the Rise,the oppressor is being judged now,Rise Africa,Rise Africa,Babylon will surely fall!!