Think Before
You Click
The Simple Guide to Cyber Safety for Everyday People
by Edmund Adjekum • A TechTrendi Publication
Ghanaians Are Losing Millions
to Online Scams
MoMo fraud. WhatsApp scams. Fake job offers. Phishing attacks. Romance scams. Investment fraud. Every day, ordinary Ghanaians lose their hard-earned money to criminals who have made online theft their full-time profession. The most dangerous myth is believing "it will not happen to me."
Cyber fraud losses doubled between 2024-2025
MoMo fraud costs across Africa annually
Of cyber attacks start with a phishing message
Most victims never report the crime
You do not need to be a victim. You just need the right knowledge.
What This Book Teaches You
195 pages of practical, no-jargon cybersecurity knowledge written specifically for everyday people in Ghana.
How cybercriminals think and choose their victims
How to spot phishing emails, texts, and fake websites instantly
How to protect your MoMo and bank accounts from fraud
Password security that actually works in real life
Smartphone and public WiFi safety essentials
Online shopping without getting scammed
Social media protection for you and your family
Cyber safety for your children and teenagers
Workplace cybersecurity for government and private sector
What to do if you get hacked — your emergency plan
The 25 most dangerous scams in Ghana right now — exposed
Complete Cyber Safety Toolkit with checklists and action plans
Full Table of Contents
20 chapters + Bonus Toolkit + Appendices — everything you need to stay safe online.
Why Cybercriminals Want You (And What You Can Do About It)
The Invisible War: Understanding Cybercrime in the Modern World
Inside the Mind of a Hacker: The Psychology Behind Cyber Attacks
Phishing: How to Spot the Most Dangerous Emails, Texts, and Messages
Social Engineering: When Hackers Use Trust as a Weapon
Passwords: Your First and Most Important Line of Defence
Your Smartphone Is a Goldmine: How to Lock It Down
Public WiFi: The Hidden Danger You Connect to Every Day
Online Shopping: How to Buy Safely Without Getting Scammed
Social Media: Protecting Your Life from Digital Predators
Can You Spot the Scam?
These are real scam messages targeting Ghanaians every day. Could you tell they were fake?
"Hello Abena, please I need ur help. I mistakenly sent a 6-digit code to ur number. Can u pls forward it to me? It's very urgent. Thank u so much, God bless."
Within minutes, Abena lost access to her WhatsApp. The scammer used her account to request money from all her contacts.
Learn to protect yourself in Chapter 6
"Hello Daniel, this is Director Mensah. I am in an important meeting right now and I cannot make calls. Kindly buy me 5 pieces MTN scratch cards of GHS 50 each and send the PIN codes here. I will reimburse you immediately after the meeting. It is very urgent."
Daniel lost GHS 250. His Director never sent that message. The scammer used his boss's name and photo from the ministry website.
Learn to protect yourself in Chapter 7
"URGENT RECRUITMENT!!! Shell Ghana / Tullow Oil is hiring! No experience needed. Salary: GHS 1,500/DAY. Positions: 50. WhatsApp your CV + Ghana Card photo to: +233XXXXXXXXX. Registration fee: GHS 200 only. Limited slots!!"
Victims lose the registration fee AND their Ghana Card details are sold on the dark web for identity theft.
Learn to protect yourself in Chapter 8
The book exposes 25 real scams targeting Ghanaians right now — with exact scripts criminals use.
Protect Yourself — Get the Book
Edmund Adjekum
Edmund Adjekum is an IT professional and cybersecurity advocate based in Accra, Ghana. He works in the public sector and is the founder of TechTrendi, a technology education platform helping everyday people stay safe, productive, and informed in the digital age.
This book was born from watching colleagues, friends, and family members fall victim to scams that could have been prevented with the right knowledge. Every chapter is informed by real threats facing Ghanaians today.
What Readers Are Saying
"I almost fell for a MoMo scam last month. After reading this book, I can now spot them instantly. Every Ghanaian needs this."
Kwame A.
Teacher, Kumasi
"I bought this for my entire family. The chapter on children's safety alone is worth ten times the price."
Ama D.
Mother & Entrepreneur, Accra
"As an HR manager, I have shared this with my whole team. The workplace cybersecurity chapter is gold."
Francis O.
HR Manager, Takoradi
Protect Yourself Today
One book. 20 chapters. 25 real scams exposed. Everything you need to stay safe online in Ghana.
Frequently Asked Questions
PDF format — readable on any phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Absolutely not. This book is written in plain, everyday language for everyone — students, parents, workers, retirees, business owners. No technical background needed.
It was written with Ghana in mind (MoMo, GES, SSNIT scams, etc.) but the cybersecurity principles apply to anyone, anywhere in the world.
You receive an instant download link immediately after payment on Selar. The ebook is delivered to your email as well.
Yes. The PDF is optimised for reading on any device — phone, tablet, or computer.
Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available once the ebook has been downloaded.
195 pages of actionable cybersecurity knowledge, including 20 chapters, a bonus toolkit, real scam messages appendix, and MoMo security checklist.
Think Before You Click — Get Your Copy Now
Do not wait until you or someone you love becomes a victim. The knowledge in this book could save you thousands.
Buy Now — GHS 100