The Cyber Security Authority has issued a public alert over fraudulent SMS messages impersonating TraffiTech-GH, the Ghana Police Service’s automated traffic offence enforcement system, which was rolled out on Sunday, 1st November 2026.
The messages alert recipients of fake traffic violations, particularly speeding, and direct them to links and payment channels to view the alleged offences and settle purported fines.
According to the Authority, fraudsters send SMS messages impersonating TraffiTech-GH. The messages falsely accuse recipients of traffic offences such as speeding and provide purported ticket and vehicle details. They contain embedded links directing recipients to a fake payment portal to view the alleged offences and pay the fines. The fake portal requests full debit or credit card details, including card number, expiry date and Card Verification Value. Alternative payment options, including online links and USSD codes, are provided to make the messages appear legitimate. Official-sounding language and specific offence details are used to create credibility and pressure recipients into making payments.
The Authority has advised the public to avoid clicking links in SMS messages alleging traffic offences or pending fines. Recipients should not enter card, banking or Mobile Money details, including PINs and One-Time Passwords, in response to unsolicited messages.
To verify and pay genuine traffic fines, the public is advised to check if the official Sender ID is GPS-MTTD, as genuine traffic violation notifications will not be sent from an ordinary mobile phone number. Recipients should open their Electronic Notice of Violation or ticket to view and confirm the vehicle’s photograph and number plate, the location, date and time. Payments should be made through the NIB Payment Portal or by dialling 7100# and following the prompts using the ticket number.
The Authority cautioned that no one should pay a traffic fine into a personal mobile money number or through any unofficial account. For assistance or further enquiries, the public may call 0596922402.
The Cyber Security Authority operates a 24-hour Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Incident Reporting Point of Contact for reporting cybercrimes and seeking guidance. The public can call or text 292, WhatsApp 0501603111, or email [email protected].
The alert was issued on 9th November 2026
