The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has directed the public to verify every traffic-related notice with the Ghana Police Service before complying.
This comes in the wake of a fraudulent electronic notice demanding payments for traffic offences.
As part of the scheme, victims receive an SMS containing a payment link and threats referencing traffic offences.
The links direct victims to a fraudulent website designed to resemble an official Ghana Police Service traffic ticket payment portal.
The page requests personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, phone numbers, car registration numbers, and debit/credit card details to “settle” the alleged fine. Once the information is submitted, the threat actors use the captured card details to initiate unauthorised debit transactions, resulting in financial loss.
The CSA, in a statement, urged the public to avoid clicking on links in unsolicited messages claiming traffic violations or demanding urgent payment, as well as avoid providingpersonal or banking information via SMS links or unfamiliar websites.
In addition, it recommended that victims contact their banks immediately to block their card and dispute unauthorised transactions, as well as report suspicious messages, websites, or fraud attempts to the appropriate law enforcement/regulatory authorities immediately.
Meanwhile, the CSA says it has initiated steps to take down the identified fraudulent domains to prevent other persons from falling victim.
Seven suspects have since been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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opemsuo.com