Ghana Warns of SMS Scams Impersonating TraffiTech-GH
In a public alert issued on November 9, 2026, with reference number CSA/CERT/MPA/2026-11/01, the authority said scammers were sending SMS messages falsely accusing recipients of traffic violations, particularly speeding, and directing them to links and payment channels to view alleged offences and settle fines.
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about fraudulent text messages impersonating TraffiTech-GH, the Ghana Police Service’s automated traffic offence enforcement system, in an attempt to steal motorists’ payment card and banking details.
In a public alert issued on November 9, 2026, with reference number CSA/CERT/MPA/2026-11/01, the authority said scammers were sending SMS messages falsely accusing recipients of traffic violations, particularly speeding, and directing them to links and payment channels to view alleged offences and settle fines.
The fraudulent messages reportedly contain purported ticket and vehicle details to make the claims appear legitimate. Recipients who follow the embedded links are redirected to fake payment portals requesting sensitive financial information, including debit or credit card numbers, expiry dates and Card Verification Values (CVVs). The scammers also provide alternative payment options, including USSD codes, to make the process appear authentic and encourage victims to pay quickly.
TraffiTech-GH was rolled out by the Ghana Police Service on November 1, 2026, to automate the enforcement of traffic offences.
The CSA advised motorists to avoid clicking links in unsolicited SMS messages alleging traffic violations or outstanding fines. It also warned against sharing card details, banking credentials, Mobile Money PINs or one-time passwords (OTPs) through such messages.
According to the authority, legitimate traffic violation notifications are sent through the official sender ID GPS-MTTD, rather than ordinary mobile phone numbers. Motorists are also advised to verify alleged offences using their Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) or ticket, checking the vehicle photograph, number plate, location, date and time of the reported incident.
The authority said legitimate traffic fine payments should only be made through the National Investment Bank (NIB) Payment Portal or by dialling 7100# and following the prompts using the ticket number. It cautioned against transferring payments to personal Mobile Money numbers or unofficial accounts.
