Young Man Shares Experience of Being Duped by Con Artists at Achimota Roundabout
- A young man captured attention online after sharing his unfortunate encounter with supposed criminals at Achimota Roundabout in Accra
- On his way home from school, he explained how trying to help a man in need turned into a plot which left him robbed of his possessions
- He claimed that the man used a spiritual ornament on him, making him unaware of giving away all his belongings until it was much too late
A young student narrated an encounter near the Achimota roundabout, where he claims an act of kindness left him as the target of suspected thieves employing calculated deception.
Source: UGC
His account has added to the growing public concern over street-level tactics designed to exploit unsuspecting passersby.
According to the student, the episode began when an elderly man approached him seeking assistance in locating a destination.
Drawn by empathy, he offered help, unaware that the request was allegedly part of a coordinated ploy by scammers.
Moments later, another individual arrived, presenting himself as a helpful stranger with persuasive confidence.
See the X post of his narration below.
What followed, the student said, left him disoriented and vulnerable.
He believes he was manipulated into compliance, describing the experience as feeling hypnotised while the situation unfolded rapidly around him.
By the time clarity returned, the consequences had already materialised.
He reported losing his mobile phone, cash, and personal belongings to the pair before they vanished into the hustle and bustle of the area.
Reactions to young man’s encounter with scammers
Ghanaians have thronged the comments section to share their views on the young man’s encounter with supposed criminals at Achimota Roundabout.
Below are some of the reactions to the video.
@Kojo_junior10 shared:
"Ei chale, this is scary. These people are getting smarter and using kindness against innocent people. Let this be a lesson to all of us: you can help someone, but be very alert, especially around busy places like Achimota roundabout. Not everyone who looks confused is truly lost. Stay sharp and protect yourself."
@2xnmore wrote:
"Watching this video, I see exactly why they picked you. Get your bro level up; you are giving too much sister energy."
@nshonasia shared:
"Same thing happened to my girlfriend over 20 years ago, and she came home to even take my laptop and give it to them."
"As soon as you approach me and start with a lil long story, I am taking off, I always do that. That sympathy thing must have limits. At certain times, please switch off sympathy, whether the story is true or not; there is no way to verify, especially in a place like that."
Source: Facebook
Old Achimota student named valedictorian at UG
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Emmanuel Nana Yaw Appeagyei had been adjudged the best graduating student of the College of Humanities at the University of Ghana's graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The young man, who attended Achimota Senior High School, graduated from the University of Ghana, Legon, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.99, with Government, History, and Literature-in-English as his electives.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
