Omanghana
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned motorists against fraudulent traffic violation notices and payment requests following the rollout of the TraffiTech-GH automated enforcement system.
The warning comes amid reports of fake text messages and links designed to obtain personal information or trick motorists into sending money through unofficial channels.
How to Identify a Suspicious Message
Police say genuine Electronic Notices of Violation are sent under the sender ID GPS-MTTD. A message from another sender ID or one containing a clickable link is likely to be a scam.
Motorists have been advised not to click links in such messages and to verify notices independently before making any payment.
Before paying a fine, vehicle owners should use their ticket number to check the vehicle’s photograph and registration number, the location, date and time of the alleged offence, and any available video evidence.
Approved Payment Channels
Police say verified fines can be paid through the National Investment Bank’s TraffiTech-GH portal at traffitech-ghpay.nib.com.gh. Motorists can enter their ticket number, check the details and follow the payment instructions.
They may also dial *710*0# and follow the prompts using their ticket number.
The Police Service has warned motorists not to send payments to personal Mobile Money numbers or private bank accounts, or hand cash directly to an officer for a TraffiTech-GH fine. Motorists who dispute a notice can begin the contest process online within 14 days of its issuance. Ghana Police Service
For assistance, motorists can contact the TraffiTech-GH call center on 059 692 2402. Suspicious messages can also be reported to the police on 191 or the toll-free number 18555.
Source: Omanghana
