Real Estate Fraud in Ghana – A Database Solution

About This Site

The Purpose of This Site?
To Help Prevent Land Scam Fraud

Real Estate Fraud in Ghana - Robbing Ghana of Faster Growth

The Problem:

Double Selling

Fraudsters sell the same plot of land to multiple buyers, creating disputes and legal battles.

Fake Documents

Scammers create counterfeit land documents and land titles to deceive unsuspecting buyers.

Encroached Land

Selling government-owned or family-disputed land without proper authorization.

Middleman Fraud

Agents misrepresent land ownership and extort money from buyers.

Forged Signatures

Fraudulent sellers forge signatures of actual landowners to facilitate illegal sales.

The Solution:

Centralized Data–A "Single Source" Land Scam Report

To combat these real estate fraud in Ghana scams, we propose the creation of a centralized platform called Ghana Land Scam Watch - GLSW. This website will serve as a public database where people can report fraudulent transactions and help others avoid becoming victims.

Benefits of Using Ghana Land Scam Watch

A Place to Report Problems:

Victims can publicly report land fraud and share their experiences.

Expose Repeat Offenders:

Frequent scammers will be identified, helping others avoid them.

Prevent Future Land Fraud:

A documented history of scams will deter fraudsters.

Provides A Detailed Paper Trail:

A digital record can be referenced in legal disputes.

Avoid Buying From Fraudulent Sellers:

Buyers can verify sellers before making a purchase.

Both Buyer & Seller Can Make Entries:

Honest sellers can also report fraudulent buyers.

Opportunity to Resolve Honest Misunderstandings:

Some disputes arise from miscommunication, which can be clarified.