A document claiming that the Ghana Education Service (GES) is recruiting 48,000 teaching and non-teaching staff is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp platforms. Many people have already started sharing it, believing it to be real. However, this notice is FAKE, and the public must be very careful.
This article explains why the notice is fake, the dangers involved, and what applicants should do to protect themselves.
What the Fake Notice Claims
The fake letter claims that:
- GES is recruiting 48,000 teaching and non-teaching staff
- Applicants should apply through a website or send details to a Gmail address
- Applicants should submit personal documents such as:
- National ID
- Passport picture
- Certificates
- CV
- Phone number and email address
At first glance, the letter looks official because it carries the GES logo, letterhead, and a director’s name. But a closer look shows many serious red flags.
Why This GES Recruitment Notice Is Fake
Here are the clear reasons why this recruitment notice is not genuine:
1. Use of a Gmail Address
GES does not use Gmail addresses for official recruitment. Any official GES recruitment will only use government domains such as:
@ges.gov.gh@gov.gh
The use of nationalrecruitment67@gmail.com is a strong sign that the notice is fake.
2. Wrong Application Website
The letter mentions a website that is not an official GES recruitment portal. GES usually announces recruitment through:
- Official GES website
- Ministry of Education platforms
- National newspapers
- Verified social media handles
GES does not quietly recruit people through random links.
3. Poor Language and Formatting
Official GES letters are usually clear, professional, and well-written. This fake notice contains:
- Grammatical errors
- Poor sentence structure
- Confusing instructions
Such mistakes are uncommon in genuine government documents.
4. No Official Public Announcement
As of now, GES has not made any public announcement about recruiting 48,000 staff. A recruitment of this size would be announced widely through:
- Press releases
- TV and radio
- Official GES statements
The absence of an official announcement confirms that the notice is fake.
The Dangers of This Fake Recruitment
People who fall for this fake notice may face serious problems, including:
- Loss of personal data
- Identity theft
- Financial fraud
- Being asked later to pay “processing” or “posting” fees
Once your personal details fall into the wrong hands, they can be misused.
What You Should Do
To stay safe:
- Do not submit your documents to any Gmail address
- Do not click suspicious links
- Do not pay any money
Instead:
- Always verify information from official GES channels
- Follow GES announcements on trusted platforms
- Share this warning with others
Final Advice
This so-called GES recruitment of 48,000 staff is FAKE. It is a scam designed to deceive job seekers and steal personal information.
If GES is ready to recruit, it will make a clear and official announcement through the right channels. Until then, the public is strongly advised to ignore and stop sharing this fake notice.
Stay alert. Stay safe. Don’t fall for fake recruitment scams.
