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With the digitization of several aspects of our lives from education to business, communication and transport, music is one of the major aspects of life that has been affected by technology.

Today, one does not need a tape cassette or CD to be able to listen to one’s favourite songs.

With the upspring of streaming and downloads, music lovers can access a wide variety of songs from the comfort of their homes via their mobile devices or laptops.

In this article, we learn about 5 websites from which you can stream and download Ghanaian music.

Aftown

Aftown.com is a service that allows music lovers to stream and download their favourite songs from their favourite African musicians.

Aftown is arguably  Ghana’s first music streaming app which has an easy-to-use system which makes it easy for musicians to set up their stores quickly and make some good money from their songs.

Songs on Aftown are purely Ghanaian and African songs and they are uniquely arranged based on their genres.

Aftown also has a beautiful user interface which can easily be used by first-timers.

Payment method for Aftown includes Mobile Money, Visa Card, Mastercard.

Aftown also has mobile apps for both Android and IOS.

Soundcloud

Soundcloud is one of the leading music uploads, streaming and download sites across the globe. There are millions of songs and artists on Soundcloud daily and these artistes include Ghanaian artistes as well.

Soundcloud has two parts; the free version and the premium version. With the free version, you get to enjoy, stream and download free songs from artistes who wanna put it out for free.

While, with the premium version, you can listen to all songs on the app.  The premium version of Soundcloud, called Soundcloud Pro costs 5.50 Euros per month for a monthly subscription and 4.13 Euros per month for a yearly subscription.

With Soundcloud, you just have to search for the artist name, song title or both to be able to stream or download the song.

AudioMack

Audiomack is a free music streaming application that is available on both IOS and android devices.

Audiomack has a wide range of categories, genres and artistes listed in its database.
Primarily, Audiomack is a free service which is aimed at projecting independent and new artists.

This makes it more possible for you to get all your favourite African musicians since most African independent artistes take advantage of the opportunity provided by Audiomack.

Audiomack also has two packages, the free version which comes with ads and a premium version which is ads-free.

The premium version costs 4.99 USD per month.

Boomplay

Boomplay is African music streaming application launched in Nigeria about 5 years ago. Boomplay is a free music streaming site which mostly houses music from African artistes.

Boomplay is arguably Africa’s biggest music streaming platform with over 60 million subscribers around the globe.

Similar to Audiomack, Boomplay enables users to stream songs for free using its freemium service which comes with ads.

On the other hand, there is a pro version which gives users an ad-free experience and the option to download songs for offline use.

Boomplay premium costs 1.5 Dollars per month and can be paid via Visa Card, Master Card and Mobile Money.

Play Africa Music

Play Africa works similarly as Boomplay. As the name suggests, Play Africa is also an African music streaming site or application.

Play Africa is currently home to thousands of original music from African artistes both locally and internationally,

Play Africa apps can be downloaded on PC, IOS Devices and android devices for easy usage.

This App has four payment plans which are Student Account at the rate of 1.2 USD per month, Basic Account at 2.40 USD for 45 days, Standard Account at 5 Dollars for 2 months, and Premium Account at 50 Cedis for 75 days.

Payment methods include Mobile Money, visa card and MasterCard.

Conclusion

With any of the above-listed apps, anyone can enjoy African music for free or at a little fee. The list, however, is not conclusive. If you have any other apps you think we should know about, please do not hesitate to tell us about it in the comment box beneath this post.

Computer science is one of the courses that most young students study in Ghana today.

This may partly be because most young ones have an interest in computing or the course generally sounds attractive and so many enjoy the prospects of being linked with it.

Whichever one’s reason is for studying computer science in a Ghanaian university, one thing that needs to be known is the list of possible careers to be pursued upon completion of the course.

In this article, we shall provide you with information about four career options you can pursue after obtaining your degree in computer science in Ghana.

Software Developer

Software engineers are responsible for building and enabling programs and Softwares to enable end-users to perform specific functions on their gadgets.

Software developers are usually responsible for designing, testing and maintaining Softwares for companies, individuals and organizations.

In Ghana, most software Engineers are better off starting their own companies where they can render services to financial institutions, schools and health facilities as well as other IT firms.

Some of the key requirements for pursuing a career as a Software developer include the ability to think creatively and also fluency in all the programming languages especially C++, C, Java and CSS as well as Python.

Computer Systems Analyst

Computer systems analysts or systems analysts are computers scientists responsible for diagnosing and assessing organisations computer systems to recommend software and hardware changes and upgrades.

The  Systems analyst is responsible for regularly researching to identify software and system upgrades that could aid the growth of the organisation and improve productivity.

For anyone hoping to pursue this career, the person ought to have a dire thirst for knowledge and an eye for trendy systems and Softwares.

Fortunately, systems analysts are needed at almost everywhere that computers and systems are used hence a huge chance of success in this field for any computer scientist in Ghana.

Web Developer

Web developers are usually responsible for the structural composition of websites and web-based resources.

They are involved in creating the technical structure for websites and making sure that web pages are accessible and easily downloadable through a variety of browsers and interfaces.

Even though there are many easy-to-use tools now for designing websites and therefore making the work a bit easier than it was, web developers still do a lot of coding especially in javascript, HTML and CSS.

As such, individuals hoping to pursue this kind of career should be well-vested in the programming languages associated with web design. They should also be creative enough to be able to develop pages that users can interact with easily.

In some cases, web developers may also be required to possess knowledge in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are like the police officers of the computer system. They are responsible for creating systems to shield computer networks and systems from internet attacks as well as data breaches.

They are also responsible for anticipating future threats by studying current threats and trends so as to be able to create blockades ahead of time.

Security Analysts are required to have long-lasting problem-solving skills in order to be able to determine, diagnose and solve system breaches and attacks.

Conclusion

While Computer Science is a viable course to study in recent times, owing to the fast pace at which technology is developing, it is of maximum importance that individuals venturing into this area of study anticipate the career path they wish to toe so as to enable them to know the specific skills they need to acquire to be successful in their chosen career.

Also, the careers explained above are definitely not the only careers associated with Computer Science In Ghana. You can share others in the comment box beneath the post. For any enquiries, you can reach out to us.

With the exponential growth of the internet over the past years, a huge chunk of information and knowledge has been kept in online resources such as ebooks, blogs and websites.

In this article, we shall consider 5 top Ghanaian ebooks everyone should read now.

 

1.Love Mylietis

The first on our list here is Love Mylietis by Elorm Beenie. Love Mylieties is a fiction book which tells the story of a boy whose love-seeking mission from his primary school days sees him through numerous heartbreaks through his Junior High Schools and Senior High School. This book is a young-adult fiction which will definitely keep you glued to your screens as you read. You can find the e-book on Azalia books.

 

2. Sebitically Speaking

 

Nana Awere Damoah is one of Ghana’s cherished literary giants of recent times. His novel, ‘Sebitically Speaking’ is second on our list.

In this book, Nana Damoah takes readers through a rollercoaster ride around the problems that face Ghana in the sociocultural, political and socio-economic landscape while using wit and humour.

Known for his unequalled literary prowess as displayed in his previous four novels, Damoah’s Sebitically speaking is a book that every Ghanaian seeking to understand how things happening around us every day have an impact on the general growth of the country should read.

Like the previous book, this can also be found on Azaliabook.

 

3. BETWEEN THE LINES

 

Written by Andrew Wallace, Between The Lines is an investigative fiction which contains elements of science fiction as well. It follows the story of an FBI agent whose closeness to the chief of his town of operation lands him a terrifying role in a major investigation.

Asked to undergo brain surgery to have his brain swapped with that of a woman who is badly injured, Saul is expected to uncover the secret plot of some terrorists within the space of one week.

While with the new brain, Saul is able to get details of the case as he’s able to track down activities of the criminals.

However, things take a twist as Saul realises that there may be more to the whole issue than he’s able to figure out and hence goes undercover to find more information.

His attempt to squash the case once and for all spans the thrill, awe and shock contained in this book.

Currently, you can purchase this book on Azaliabook.

 

4. DOOM’s DAWN – A TALE OF A CULTIST

 

This book is a riveting tale of how the quest for power, riches and fame puts the youth at risk of making dangerous choices that may never get to be corrected.

It follows the story of George,  a young destitute whose dream of becoming fulfilled in life amidst family rejections, pushes him to align with his friend, a known cultist who would later introduce him.

His role was simple; to lead his sect in the forthcoming SRC elections so his sect could have a say in how the school is run and control the student front.

Unfortunately, there are other competing cult sects. The fight for supremacy and power turns a University campus into a warzone. A political war is sparked when a Minister’s daughter is shot during the cult-clash.

In an attempt to redeem himself from the bloody arena and to regain his love whose sister lay unconscious on a hospital bed due to his troubles, George has a choice of turning himself in or dying by the sword of scavenging police officers whose dream is to bring peace and earn some promotions. Which does he prefer?

For the most part, the book is an investigative piece which details the pressure police officers have to endure when crimes occur.

You can locate this book on Azaliabooks too.

5. Custom Broken For Good

 

Finally, our last book on this list is Custom Broken For Good by Mohammed Awal. This book is a social commentary on how puberty rites take place in South Saharan Africa and how this tends to paint women as nothing more than wife materials.

The priority of parents is for marriage, which produces pressure on both mother and daughter. In this story, Amina, the mother of Sadia, faces the odds of traditional settings to meet the expected standard in marriage. Dankantata is the rebellious suitor to Sadia, and against wisdom and logic, is a hard-core traditionalist. He will not bow down for a minute against his ego, even when it is in his own self-interest to comply with the wishes of his fiancée. The situation eventually leads him to court, with the ensuing case exposing the existing traditions represented by the Imams, clerics, and priests, as well as the cultural norms and state laws. The debate is well crafted and so interesting that it draws in readers with its depiction of marriage in another culture.

like the others, this book can also be found on Azaliabooks.

 

Conclusion: This list was carefully curated to give readers the opportunity to love and appreciate literature written in Ghana by Ghanaians. The books listed above, though not being the only Ghanaian Ebooks of interest, are some of the best anyone should read for entertainment, information and appreciation of society. If you have your own set of Ghanaian Ebooks you’d like to add to the list, kindly do so in the comment box below. We would love to hear from you.

Today, Ghana has one of the best internet penetration rates in the whole of Africa with around 34%.

As such, the use of internet is one thing that has become indispensable among Ghanaians especially younger generations below 40 years of age.

One of the major concerns of internet users is the availability and pricing of Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

ISPs are companies responsible for granting internet access to individuals and organisations via broadband or mobile data.

In Ghana, there are quite a number of internet service providers presently. In this article, we shall look at 5 of those ISPs whom you should know about.

1. Busy Internet

Busy Internet Ghana is an ISP based in Ghana, which has been operating for the past 15 years.

Busy internet believes in making browsing for individuals and companies less expensive and faster with their 4G services.

In fact, Busy Internet is one of the early adopters of 4G network connectivity in Ghana.

Their data packages range from 8Cedis for 1Gb up to 570 Cedis for 300GB.

Check out the table below to find out more about their data packages, prices and duration.

 

NAME	DURATION	AMOUNT (Cedis)	VOLUME
Value 1GB	24 Hours	8	1GB
Value 3GB	3 Days	20	3 GB
Value 5GB	5 Days	30	5 GB
Value 7GB	7 Days	40	7GB
2GB Prepaid	30 Days	30	2GB
5GB Prepaid	30 Days	40	5GB
10GB Prepaid	30 Days	75	10GB
25GB Prepaid	30 Days	155	25GB
50GB Prepaid	30 Days	240	50GB
75GB Prepaid	30 Days	275	75 GB
100GB Prepaid	30 Days	325	100GB
200GB Prepaid	30 Days	425	200GB
2GB Postpaid	30 Days	25	2GB
5GB Postpaid	30 Days	35	5 GB
10GB Postpaid	30 Days	65	10GB
25GB Postpaid	30 Days	130	25 GB
50GB Postpaid	30 Days	220	50GB
75GB Postpaid	30 Days	260	75GB
100GB Postpaid	60 Days	310	100GB
200GB Postpaid	60 Days	410	200GB
300GB Postpaid	60 Days	570	300GB
Day Unlimited	24 Hours	13	Unlimited
Weekend Unlimited	2 Days	21	Unlimited
Super Unlimited	7 Days	85	Unlimited
Supreme Unlimited	15 Days	170	Unlimited
Extreme Unlimited	30 Days	320	Unlimited

 

 

You can locate Busy Internet Ghana ay Number 12, Airport City, UNA Home, Accra. You can also call them via 0302909856 or 0302909654.

You can as well reach them on WhatsApp via: 0243500584.

2. Teledata ICT Limited

Teledata is one of the best Internet and Telephone service companies in Ghana with over 2,000 businesses as customers and 45,000 plus individual users.

Teledata was founded 16 years ago in 2004 to solve all data-related issues. When it comes to unlimited data packages and stable browsing experience, Teledata stands out among the lots.

Teledata has three major packages which are: Residential, Business and personal packages.

Check out the tables below to find out the prices of Teledata’s data packages.

 

NAME	SPEED	VOLUME	PRICE (1 Month)	Price (3 Months) Bulk Payment	Price (One Year) Bulk Payment
Internet Plus	10 Mb/s	Unlimited	219 Cedis	208 Cedis Per Month	175 Cedis Per Month
Internet Essential	12 MB/s	Unlimited	307 Cedis	292 Cedis Per month	246 Cedis Per month
Internet Preferred	15MB/s	Unlimited	395 Cedis	376 Cedis per month	316 Cedis per month
Internet Priority	20 MB/s	Unlimited	440 Cedis	418 Cedis per month	352 Cedis Per Month
Internet Premium	30 MB/s	Unlimited	771 Cedis	732 Cedis Per Month	617 Cedis Per Month

 

 

 

You can locate Teledata ICT at Number 10 Mensa Saba road, Kokomlemle Accra. You can call them via 0302211311 or 0242439494.

You can get in touch with them via email: [email protected]

3. MTN Ghana

Arguably, MTN Ghana is the biggest telecom

Service provider here in Ghana with millions of customers throughout the country.

MTN Ghana is also one of the finest internet service providers in Ghana with some beautiful packages for all forms of income earners and users.

To check out the prices, volume and duration of MTN Ghana’s data packages, kindly click on the link below:

Revised MTN Ghana Data Packages

You can contact MTN Ghana via 0244300000.

You can also locate their office at Plot OER 6, Independence Avenue, West Ridge, Accra.

You can send an email via customer [email protected]

4. Vodafone Ghana

Vodafone Ghana has been most noted for its wonderful internet speed for many years running. They also have some of the best internet packages for broadband and WiFi service users.

When it comes to pricing, no other network service company beats Vodafone Ghana.

Check out the table below for their data packages, prices and volume.

NAME	VOLUME	PRICE	DURATION
Browser Max Daily	550 MB	3.25 Cedis	1 Day
Chat Daily	130 MB	2.15 Cedis	1 Day
Starter Daily	25 MB	0.54 Cedis	1 Day
Browser Lite Daily	1 GB	5.40 Cedis	2 Days
Downloader Hour	2GB	2.15 Cedis	1 Hour
Streamer Hour	500 MB	1.08 Cedis	1 Hour
Browser Max Weekly	4GB	21.50 Cedis	7 Days
Downloader Lite Weekly	450 MB	5.40 Cedis	7 Days
Browser Weekly	80 MB	2.15 Cedis	No expiry
Browser Monthly	20GB	108 Cedis	30 Days
Jumbo Optimus	200 GB	430 Cedis	30 Days
Jumbo Max	100GB	322 Cedis	30 Days
Jumbo Streamer	40GB	215 Cedis	30 Days
Night King 1	2GB	2.15 Cedis	12AM – 4 AM
Night King 2	7.5 GB	5.40 Cedis	12AM – 4 AM
Special Offer 1	550 MB	1.60 Cedis	1 Day
Special Offer 2	600 MB	2.15 Cedis	1 Day
Special Offer 3	1.5 GB	3.25 Cedis	1 Day
Streamer Max Weekly	1GB Day 1.5GB Night	10 Cedis	15 Days
Chat Monthly	4GB Day 4GB Night	20 Cedis	30 Days
Downloader Monthly	10 GB Day 10GB Night	50 Cedis	30 Days

 

 

 

You can call Vodafone Ghana via 0505555111 or WhatsApp them via 0501000300.

You can also send them a mail via [email protected]

5. Airteltigo Ghana

Last on our list but definitely not the least is Airteltigo. Right from the days, they were two separate entities, Airtel and Tigo have always provided internet users with some of the best packages they could ever imagine or dream of.

Coming together now, AirtelTigo has the best data packages yet for broadband users across the nation.

Check out the table below for their data packages and prices.

NAME	VOLUME (From Airtime Account)	VOLUME (From Airteltigo Money Account)	PRICE	DURATION
Big Data 1	25 MB	25MB	0.50 Cedis	Unlimited
Big Data 2	65 MB	80MB	1 Cedi	Unlimited
Big Data 3	150 MB	200MB	2 Cedis	Unlimited
Big Data 4	550 MB	650 MB	5 Cedis	Unlimited
Big Data 5	1.5 GB	2GB	10 Cedis	Unlimited
Big Data 6	4GB	5GB	20 Cedis	Unlimited
Big Data 7	10GB	11GB	50 Cedis	Unlimited
Sika Kooko 1	1.1 GB	1.1GB	5 Cedis	5 Days
Sika Kooko 2	3GB	3GB	10 Cedis	5 Days
Night Bundle 1	4.5 GB	4.5GB	3 Cedis	12 AM – 4 AM
Night Bundle 2	7.5 GB	7.5GB	5 Cedis	12 AM – 4 AM
Family Pack 1	40 GB	40GB	99 Cedis	30 Days
Family Pack 2	100 GB	100GB	200 Cedise	30 Days
Family Pack 3	400GB	400GB	350 Cedis	30 Days

 

Airteltigo Ghana can be located on the Ghana Barnes Road, PMB TUC – Accra.

You can call them via 0260000100

Their email address is [email protected]

Conclusion: The above-listed internet service providers have been well-researched and they are certainly some of the best we have in Ghana presently. Kindly look through their data packages and select the ones that work for you. You can also contact them via the information provided to find out more about things you do not understand. If you know of any other internet providers that should have been part of this list, kindly indicate in the comment box below.

Today, the sporting world has become more lucrative and enjoyable. This is not only because the players have developed their skills to an all-time highest level. But also because, just like the players, the fans and sympathizers can also make money from the game – thanks to sports betting.

In a matter of minutes or hours, a fan can make hundreds or thousands of Ghana cedis from the comfort of his or her home through sports betting.

Though sports betting seems to be an easy way to make money today, it’s very important for punters to select the right platforms to bet with.

In this article, we shall take you through 10 top betting sites you should know about as a Ghanaian.

Click here to see a list of Ghana betting sites.

1Xbet

1xbet is undoubtedly the best betting platform in Ghana and the world at large. With very high odds and thousands of options to select from for each match, 1xbet provides customers with numerous opportunities to make money.

Again, 1xbet has been linked with several international brands such as Juventus, Barcelona, CAF and Fifa in the past few years. This has gone a long way to solidify the company’s image as a brand worthy of trust.

No matter what competition or how small the team is, 1xbet has odds to cover every match.

Soccabet

Soccabet is one of the longest-standing sports betting companies in Ghana. For over 5 years of running, Soccabet has carved a beautiful niche for itself in the industry.

With really fast withdrawals and very friendly customer care service, Soccabet is one of the few betting companies in Ghana that can be trusted.

Betway

Betway is obviously the most popular betting company in Ghana presently. Following the launch of their weekly jackpot competition, Betway has gained prominence among bet punters in Ghana.

With scores of people winning hundreds of thousands of Cedis, Betway is a firm betting company especially for those hoping to win millions of Cedis with as low as 4 Cedis.

Betyetu

Betyetu, one of the newest betting companies in Ghana has also established itself as one of the leading bet companies.

With their trademark high odds and customer service perfection, Betyetu is a good choice of a betting company in Ghana.

Sportybet

Sportybet is also a fine betting site with numerous option for each match and a very simple but elegant user interface.

This makes it easy for even the bet novice to navigate this platform with the ease of drinking water.

Here are some other betting sets in Ghana worth nothing:

• Eazibet
• Mybet Gh
• Betfair Ghana
• 10Bet Ghana
•  Betfair

Conclusion

Betting is a highly risky venture and requires lots of calculation and luck. As such, you should always be sure before you make any decision regarding betting.

Also, this post does not indicate our relationship with any of the companies listed above. Any

The situation that arises from you dealing with any of the companies listed above has nothing to do with us.

Finally, don’t spend money you’re not willing to lose on betting. For every stake, there’s as much probability that you’ll win as there is that you’ll lose. If you know of any other betting companies in Ghana which have not been listed here, you can list them in the comment box.

The idea for buying from Tonaton or any other digital platform is for convenience, cost-effectiveness and timeliness sake.

Unfortunately, some people take advantage of these digital marketplaces to defraud other people of their hard-earned money.

In this article, we take you through three of such ways through which you could be defrauded on Tonaton.

1. Payment Before Delivery

Buying and selling move together. Once there is no buying, there is no selling.

So, while you prepare to buy your next product on Tonaton, make sure only to pay for products you have purchased and have in hand.

Scammers on Tonaton put up ads for products they’re supposedly selling. As a buyer, when you contact them, they’ll convince you about the quality of the product and encourage you to buy.

When you reach an agreement on the price, they’ll then ask you to send the money so they could send the products to you via the preferred means of delivery.

For those who select bus as their means of delivery, these scammers can go to the extent of going to the station with a friend who acts as a driver and speaks to convince you that your product has been received and should be sent to you.

They’ll then request of you to send the money for the product through mobile money.

While there are genuine people willing to send products by this means, chances are that you’re dealing with a criminal in such situations.

2. Delivery Fee Charged Upfront

Apart from Fedex, EMS and Ghana post, the other means of delivery take delivery fee from receivers and not senders.

As such, when purchasing from Tonaton, which primarily uses buses as the means of delivery, the seller doesn’t have to make payments for delivery.

The buyer is entitled to make payment upon receiving the package and confirming its accuracy.

In view of this, any seller who wants you to pay delivery fee even before your products are dispatched to you is likely to be a criminal.

For most scammers, they’d inform you that the VIP bus or any other bus service wants you to pay a certain amount for delivery and they do not have any amount on them so you should pay the fee through mobile money.

They’ll then try enticing you by telling you to deduct the delivery fee from the actual price when you finally receive the item.

For those interested in cars, you’re likely to hear two options when it comes to delivery of your cars.

You’ll be informed to either pay for the car to be rolled from its present destination to you or you send money for fuel so that car is driven to you.

Either of these options is fake and fraudulent. You’ll pay alright but never get to see your car.

Note: Scammers believe in gathering small small than losing big. A scammer believes that getting 100 cedis from 100 people is better than getting one person to pay 10,000 cedis. So unless you do not value your “small monies”, you can avail yourself to such thieves.

3. Fake Products Priced As Originals

We all know that for every product on the market now, there is a fake version.

Some of these scammers go all the way to get imitations of original products to sell online.

They then price the products at the exact cost of the original.

The unsuspecting buyer then goes in to buy the product, thinking he has bought the original product.

To prevent this, it is proffered that first-time buyers of certain items (Electronic gadgets mostly) get people who have experience in dealing with such items to check the items before they pay.

Conclusion: Though all the above points are ways through which one could be defrauded on Tonaton, it is not a perfect list of what happens. These are from experiences of others. You still hold the final decision when buying on digital stores. Again, this list does not apply to products sold directly by Tonaton (Products that have the BUy Now tag).

One of the major concerns for buyers on digital shops such as Tonaton and Jiji is how to differentiate fake accounts from real ones.

Over the years, many people have fallen prey to fraudulent deals on Tonaton and Jiji. Thousands of hard Ghanaian cedis have been lost to such fraudulent acts.

In view of this, it is important that we set ourselves free from such scavenging criminals who pitch their tents on the digital super markets.

The purpose of this article is to outline some rules to observe so as to avert the painful situation of being scammed on Jiji, Tonaton and any other digital shops.

If you’ve ever been scammed on any of those sites, you’ve learnt your lesson the hard way and this could help prevent future occurrences.

To you who hasn’t been scammed yet, this is definitely a precautionary list you should keep close to your heart at all times.

1. Do Not Look Out For Extremely Cheap Products

Before you go searching something on Tonaton or Jiji, be sure to have a fair idea of the market price for such products.

For instance, if you’re searching for a car, you should know the brand of car you want and the expected price of that car even before you go searching.

So, while searching keep tabs on prices that are within the range of the market price.

If your car is expected to cost you around 30,000 cedis, don’t go looking at ads pricing that same car at 8,000 cedis or 10,000 cedis. Chances are that you’re in for a time-wasting experience or you risk being scammed.

 

2. Do not search for products in locations really far from you

Luckily for all of us, such digital marketplaces provide room for you to choose the exact destination where you wish to buy your items from.

As a precautionary measure, it is necessary for you to only search for products in places closer to your present location.

In case you wish to search for products at a place far from you, be sure to have a trusted relative who lives around that area.

The rationale behind this, is for you to be able to ascertain through your relative, if the seller is an authentic person or not.

When the location of the product is closer to you, you can go, meetup with the seller yourself at a public place to check out the goods and make payment physically.

3. Do not pay money for transportation or fuel without receiving the product first

Humans have become so smart and cunning that trust is a very expensive gift these days.

With a huge chunk of the Ghanaian youth finding pleasure in scam, new ways of defrauding the unsuspecting individual keep coming.

To avoid being scammed, it is important that you only pay for delivery or fuel you when you receive your items.

Do not be deceived to send monies under the pretense that VIP buses or other delivery services wish to receive some money before your goods are delivered.

Apart from people you already know and trust, no seller on these platforms should convince you to pay your delivery fee upfront.

You stand the chance of being swindled if you fall for such tricks.

4. Do not meet the seller at his home or private location

Aside being scammed, one other thing we should be weary of is being robbed or murdered.

As such, it is important that if you opt for a physical meeting with the seller, such meetings should be held at a public place.

You could meet them at the nearest police station, shopping mall, Pub or bank or any other public space.

If the seller has genuine intentions, he’ll avail himself to meet you at any public location close by.

5. Do Not meet the seller at night

Businesses thrive more during the day than at night. Also, the night comes with lots of unknown thoughts as darkness itself symbolizes evil.

One of the worst things you can ever do is to allow yourself to meet a seller in the evening.

Irrespective of where you are or what the circumstances are, make sure to meet the seller in an open environment during the day.

This enables you to check the product thoroughly so as to prevent the situation of being given the wrong product.

Conclusion: Your safety on the Internet is very important. Luckily, you have all the power to keep yourself protected from scammers. These five rules discussed here should help you purchase your goods and services on Jiji and Tonaton without so much fear of being defrauded.