Is this fine SMS real or a scam?
A real fine SMS never asks you to send MoMo to a person or tap a link. Check it on *220#. Pay on *710*0# or at traffitech-ghpay.nib.com.gh.
A real fine SMS comes from the sender name GPS-MTTD. Look at the top of the message. If it shows a normal phone number, be careful.
What a real one has
- Yes: Ticket Number
- Yes: Place of the offence
- Yes: Date and time
- Yes: Car number (plate)
- Yes: What you did (for example, speeding)
- Yes: Amount to pay
- Yes: Last day to pay
Police say a real SMS has no clickable link. Police page says this; one news report said a video link may be sent — confirm by dialling *220# or calling 059 692 2402.
Signs it's a scam
- Scam sign: A link, especially a short link (bit.ly, tinyurl and so on).
- Scam sign: "Pay in 48 hours and get 50% off." DVLA and Police do not give discounts.
- Scam sign: "Send MoMo to 024..." Police say never send MoMo to a personal number.
- Scam sign: Asks for your card number, PIN or code.
Check the SMS you got
Fine check
Free · on your phoneChecked on your phone. The text never leaves it. Troski cannot see police records.
Ask Troski on WhatsAppBest check: do not reply. Dial *220# with your car number. If the fine is not there, do not pay.
Report scam messages to the toll-free line 18555 or the Call Centre on 059 692 2402.