Fake TraffiTech-GH SMS Scam: CSA Warning for Drivers

Fake TraffiTech-GH SMS Scam: CSA Warning for Drivers

If you drive in Ghana, watch your phone. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned motorists about fake text messages that pretend to come from TraffiTech-GH, the Ghana Police Service system that catches traffic offences automatically.

The scam texts tell you that you have committed a traffic offence, usually speeding, and push you to click a link and pay a fine. The real goal is to steal your banking, card and Mobile Money details.

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In a public alert issued on November 9, 2026, the CSA said it had seen these messages falsely notifying people of traffic violations and sending them to links and payment channels to settle fines that do not exist.

The messages look official enough to fool a busy driver. They mention a specific offence, often speeding, and create urgency so you pay before you think.

The CSA says you should not click links in unsolicited messages that claim you have an offence or a pending fine. It also says never share your banking details, card details or Mobile Money details, including your PIN and One-Time Passwords (OTPs).

An OTP is the short code sent to your phone to confirm a payment. Anyone who asks you for it is trying to take your money.

Do not use the link in the message. If you are unsure whether you actually have a fine, deal with the Ghana Police Service or TraffiTech-GH directly through their official channels, not through a number or link that arrived in a random text.

Remember the simple rule: a genuine institution will not text you a link and ask for your MoMo PIN or OTP to clear a fine.

Scam texts like this one spread fast because they borrow the name of a system drivers already fear. The CSA’s warning is a reminder to slow down before you tap.

For more guides on staying safe online in Ghana, see our Cybersecurity section.

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