Accra, Nov.9, GNA -The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has urged motorists to verify traffic violation notices before making payments, following the emergence of fraudulent text messages and websites impersonating the Traffic Technology (TRAFFITECH-GH) automated enforcement system. Â
Motorists who received notices were advised to examine the accompanying photographic evidence and verify the vehicle registration number, location, date and time of the alleged offence before making any payment.
The Authority, in a public alert, said it had observed messages falsely informing motorists that they had committed traffic offences, with links directing recipients to fake payment portals designed to obtain their debit and credit card details.
It observed that the fraudulent messages often contained purported ticket and vehicle details and used official-sounding language to convince recipients that the notices were genuine.
Some of the fake portals, the CSA said, requested sensitive banking information, including card numbers, expiry dates and Card Verification Values (CVVs), exposing unsuspecting motorists to financial fraud.
It revealed that genuine electronic notices were sent using the official sender ID GPS-MTTD, and advised motorists to be cautious of messages received from ordinary mobile numbers claiming to be from the traffic enforcement system.
The CSA identified the official payment channels as the TRAFFITECH-GH payment portal, https://traffitech-ghpay.nib.com.gh, and the USSD code *710*0#, through which motorists could make payments using their ticket numbers.
It cautioned the public against making payments to personal mobile money numbers or through unofficial accounts and advised motorists not to disclose their banking details on suspicious websites.
Motorists were also urged to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of traffic violation notices through official channels before responding to payment requests.
The CSA further encouraged anyone who suspected fraudulent activity to report it through its 24-hour cybersecurity and cybercrime reporting channels: call or text 292, WhatsApp 0501603111, or email [email protected].
“For assistance or further enquiries, call 0596922402. Be vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraud”, the public alert said.
TRAFFITECH-GH was introduced on November 1, 2026, as an automated traffic enforcement system to improve compliance with road traffic regulations and enhance road safety.
The system uses traffic monitoring technology, including fixed cameras and mobile enforcement devices, to detect offences such as speeding and facilitate the issuance of electronic notices to vehicle owners.
The initiative is being implemented by the Ghana Police Service through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), as part of efforts to strengthen traffic law enforcement and reduce road crashes.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Eric Appah Marfo