Cyber Security Authority warns against fake TraffiTech-GH traffic fine messages

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned motorists against fraudulent text messages claiming they have committed traffic offences under the Ghana Police Service’s automated traffic enforcement system, TraffiTech-GH.

The messages, which particularly target motorists with alleged speeding violations, contain fake ticket and vehicle details and direct recipients to links purporting to offer access to their offence records and payment of fines.

A statement issued by the Authority said it had observed the circulation of the messages following the rollout of TraffiTech-GH on November 1, 2026.

It explained that the links directed recipients to fraudulent payment portals designed to obtain their financial information, including debit and credit card numbers, expiry dates and Card Verification Values (CVV).

The fraudsters, according to the Authority, also provided alternative payment options, including online links and USSD codes, while using official-sounding language and specific offence details to make the messages appear genuine and pressure recipients into making payments.

The CSA, therefore, urged motorists to exercise caution and avoid clicking on links in unsolicited messages alleging traffic violations or outstanding fines.

It advised the public to verify the authenticity of traffic violation notifications by checking that they originated from the official sender ID, GPS-MTT, noting that genuine notifications would not be sent from ordinary mobile phone numbers.

Motorists were also encouraged to check their Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) or traffic tickets to confirm the vehicle photograph and registration number, as well as the location, date and time of the alleged offence.

For payment of genuine traffic fines, the Authority directed motorists to use only the National Investment Bank (NIB) Payment Portal at https://traffitech-ghpay.nib.com.gh or dial *7100# and follow the prompts using their ticket numbers.

It cautioned against entering banking or Mobile Money details, including Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and One-Time Passwords (OTPs), on suspicious platforms or paying fines into personal Mobile Money numbers and unofficial accounts.

The Authority further provided 0596922402 for enquiries and assistance relating to TraffiTech-GH.

It urged members of the public who encountered suspicious messages or fell victim to cybercrime to report them through its 24-hour Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Incident Reporting Point of Contact.

Reports could be made by calling or texting 292, sending a WhatsApp message to 0501603111 or emailing [email protected].

BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG

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