Julian Opuni, the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, has emphasized the importance of financial literacy in combating fraudulent activities in the financial sector.
The astute banker advocated for a stakeholders collaboration, particularly the media to come together to ensure that fraud which he described as a national issue, is addressed.
Speaking during a media engagement in Accra on Wednesday, March 26, the Fidelity Bank MD revealed that many fraudsters use social engineering tactics to deceive unsuspecting customers.
“One problem we can’t ignore is fraud. It remains a major challenge in the industry, and it is more often driven by social engineering scams,” he stated.
He underlined the need for financial literacy in providing citizens with the knowledge necessary to defend themselves from fraudulent activities.
According to him, the media can play an important part in this fight by educating the public on how to recognize and avoid financial fraud.
“We see this as a national issue, and we must tackle this together. We invite all stakeholders, particularly you, the media, to partner with us in driving financial literacy and awareness. It’s a problem that affects all Ghanaians, and we can make a difference if we work as a team,” he added.
