Category: For Ghanaians

The GhanaPostGPS App is here to stay after it is now being used in almost all official applications by the Government of Ghana. This includes the Ghana Card, Land Registration, Passport Application and even new business registration.

A lot of people still don’t know how to generate/create their digital addresses and we are here to explain and make the process easy.

What is GhanaPostGPS?

GhanaPostGPS is a global addressing system that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to divide Ghana into grids of 5 metres x 5 metres squares and assigns each one a unique address.

It has an application that now allows all Ghanaians and people living in Ghana to validate their home and business addresses in order to create a national address registry for easy direction and identification purposes.

How to generate your digital address with GhanaPostGPS App in Ghana

Here are the steps to take to generate/get your digital address in Ghana:

1. Download the new updated GhanaPostGPS App for Android or iOS.
2. Launch the GhanaPostGPS App on your device and accept the terms and conditions, then click on “continue”.
3. On the next screen, you can register your phone number, or click on “Skip Registration” if you want to use it for just one time.
4. Accept the permissions that appear on the screen (Location, Media. Record Video)
5. on the next screen, wait for your location information to load
6. Once the location information has loaded, you will be presented with a new screen where you will see your Digital Address in the format GX-XXX-XXXX
7. You can then share on WhatsApp or write it down to use for your Ghana Card Registration or other purposes.

Watch the video below for the whole process:

Things to note when generating your digital address

Once you have the App downloaded on your phone, generating your address is easy.

• Ensure your phone’s location button is turned on.
• Open the GhanaPostGPS app and click on the button
• Your unique address will appear next to the Digital address, for example, Digital Address: GA-543-0125
• Remain outdoors to have a very correct digital address
• Make sure you wait for 5 to 20 seconds to make sure the address is valid
• Enable all permissions on your phone necessary for the app to run before generating an address

When it comes to online classified sites in Ghana, Tonaton and Jiji stand out as the two prominent ones. As with every good thing, there are always bad people looking to take advantage – fraudsters.

The two platforms – Tonaton and Jiji, are not new to fraudsters, and a lot of buyers have been on the lookout on signs to avoid these fraudsters. However, the fraudsters and con artists are getting smarter too.

In recent times, they have come up with new tricks and schemes which unsuspecting buyers might not know of.

Here at Mfidie.com, we have had reports about some of these schemes of the fraudsters. Some have used old methods to fraud people. However, there are some new trends we have noticed recently.

We have therefore decided to bring to you two of the new scams you can find on Tonaton and Jiji in Ghana.

Let’s get right into it.

VIP Parcel Fraud

This fraud is becoming very popular on the online classified sites Tonaton and Jiji. We even have the story of a reader who was scammed with this elaborate method.

This scam targets individuals who are interested in buying electronic gadgets, particularly laptops, chromebooks and sometimes gaming consoles like the Xbox and Playstation.

The fraudsters place multiple ads on either Tonaton or Jiji and make unsuspecting ads think that the price of a particular product is generally low on the market.

For example, one can see about 6 HP Envy, 8GB RAM i7, all selling between GHS 1200 and GHS 1500. Since there are multiple listings for the same kind of laptop, the unsuspecting buyer things these are real enough.

He then proceeds to contact the seller who says they will send the product via the VIP parcel service. The fraudsters would typically tell the buyer to only send the money after he (the fraudster) has processed the item at the VIP Parcel centre.

The fraudster then goes ahead to share fake images that they are at the VIP station and are about to send the non-existent goods. They even send an SMS, purporting to be coming from the VIP service that the parcel is being sent to the buyer and give a fake driver’s number. The driver is also part of the scam.

The fraudsters keep the fraud going even after the buyer has sent the money. After some hours, when the buyer goes to the VIP office to claim his goods, he will then realise he has been scammed.

I would advise that if you want to buy something from another region, get a friend or a trusted person to check the goods first and send it by himself/herself.

Fuel the Vehicle Scam

This scam is an example of “little drops of money make a mighty ocean”. Unlike the VIP Parcel service scam, the cash involved in this ranges from GHS 50 to GHS 500.

Fraudsters would put up nice photos of Cars on either Tonaton or Jiji at very competitive prices.

Once interested buyers contact them, they would say that they moved the vehicle outside the city they advertised that the vehicle is in. They would then tell the buyer they will be back in a month or 2 weeks at the least.

Buyers who are not patient will proceed to ask if the process of returning can be sped up. This is where the fraudster asks the buyer to send some money for fuel so that the car will be driven back to the city it was advertised in.

As expected, the fraud is in the money for the fuel. Once the fraudster receives the money for the fuel, they would just block the buyer while they wait for another unsuspecting buyer to contact them so they run the scam again.

Like always, never be too impatient for goods you are buying. It is always good to see the goods before you buy them especially on classifieds site. Most sellers who try to put psychological pressure on you will most likely try to scam you.

Conclusion

You should always be alert when you are buying online. We have guides on how to protect yourself online when buying from classified sites.

Are there any new scamming methods you have seen/experienced that you will want to share? Send us an email or drop a comment below.

Nowadays, everyone is interested in satellite television and DStv is one of the popular options. For many who use DSTV, one monthly hurdle is how to recharge their DStv online or on their mobile phones.

Today, we will walk you through how to successfully recharge your DStv account and enjoy uninterrupted service without the need to go to any of the MultiChoice offices in Ghana.

Here are the current DStv packages available in Ghana. Keep in mind that, you can upgrade or downgrade your subscription depending on your needs.

DSTV Packages in Ghana

There are Six (6) DStv Ghana packages. See them below with their price per month and the number of channels on each package.

• DStv Ghana Premium Package costs GHS 330/month with 185 Channels.
• DStv Ghana Compact Plus Package costs GHS 205/month with 172 Channels.
• DStv Ghana Compact Package costs GHS 135/month with 165 Channels.
• DStv Ghana Family Package costs GHS 70/month with 139 Channels.
• DStv Ghana Access Package costs GHS 40/month with 124 Channels.
• DStv Ghana Great Wall Africa Bouquet GHS 50/month with 12 Channels.

Now that we have looked at the various packages available, let’s turn our attention to how to recharge our DStv subscription online or via mobile in the different options listed below:

How to Recharge DStv with MTN Mobile Money

To recharge your DStv with MTN Mobile Money, you will need to register for Mobile Money. In the process, you will be asked to choose a four-digit secret code which you will always use to make Moblie Money Transactions.

1. Dial *170# on your MTN Device
2. Select option 2 (pay bill).
3. Select DStv.
4. Enter the Smartcard number.
5. Input reference number (eg June 2019 Subscription).
6. Enter Amount.
7. Enter the secret code.
8. You will receive a confirmation message from MTN.

How to Recharge With DStv Eazy Self Service

The DStv Eazy Self Service is a self-care service my MultiChoice to help with paying, upgrading and downgrading DStv subscription as well as troubleshooting some issues that may come up with the decoder as well.

Here are the detailed steps on how to recharge with DStv Eazy Self Service:

1. Visit the DStv Self Care portal here:https://eazy.dstv.com/en/gh/pay
2. Enter your DStv smart card number
3. Verify the captcha
4. Enter the appropriate amount as per your subscription/the subscription you want to change to
5. Click “Make Payment” and enter your card details

You will receive a message and prompt that you have successfully recharged your DStv account.

How to Recharge DStv with eTranzact

eTranzact enables you to pay your DStv subscription directly from your bank account by using your bank’s mobile banking service. If you have an account with the following listed banks, then register your phone for your mobile banking service.

You will be given specific instructions to make DStv payments. (GCB, ACCESS, FIRST ATLANTIC, BOA, WOMEN’S WORLD BANKING, MIDLAND, ENERGY, UBA, Zenith)

Follow the steps below to complete a successful account payment on the E-tranzact platform:

1. Visit etranzact.com
2. Click on “PAY DStv”, on top of the main menu. You will be redirected to the payment page.
3. Then click on DStv
4. Enter the payment details and submit.

You will receive a confirmation message once this is done.

How to Recharge DStv with Airtel Money

By default, every Airtel Sim Card has Airtel Money. If you don’t already have the AirtelMoney feature, you need to activate it first. To activate and recharge your DStv, follow the steps below

1. Go to Airtel Money.
2. Go to my account, Choose change Pin.
3. Enter old Pin which is a default number 1234
4. Enter new, Then your SimCard will be activated for Airtel Money.
5. Select the Airtel Money icon on your phone. Select “pay bill”.
6. Choose other and Type “DStv”.
7. Type amount in GHS.
8. Enter Pin Code.
9. You will be asked for reference Type your IUC number there.

You will receive a confirmation message on completion. This same procedure works for Tigo Cash and AirtelTigo Money.

How to Subscribe DStv Ghana with Slydepay

1. Visit the SlydePay Payment Platform
2. Scroll down to TV section and click on DStv
3. Enter your DSTV Smartcard number
4. A pop-up with your details will show up, click on “Confirm”
5. Select your preferred subscription package
6. Select your preferred payment option (MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, Visa/Mastercard, SlydePay, Tigo Cash, Vodafone Cash)
7. Enter your wallet number and click on “Pay”
8. Wait to confirm the transaction

How to Recharge DStv with Express Pay

You can pay for your DStv subscription or put money in your Box Office account using the ExpressPay app.

To download; go to your phone’s app store and search ExpressPay or visit expresspaygh.com

Apart from the methods discussed above, there are also traditional methods to pay your DStv subscription. Check them out below

How to Recharge DStv at UBA

You can pay for your subscription at your nearest United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch or you can pay using U-Bills. Follow these simple steps to pay using U-Bills:

1. Visit the U-Bills website and click the register button www.ubills.com.gh.
2. Fill in your details, agree to terms and conditions and register.
3. Go to their email and confirm your account by clicking on the verify account link.
4. Go back to the UBills website, login, settle the service you want to pay fo.
5. Input amount.
6. Select payment mode (visa or master card).
7. Input your card details
8. Click pay.

The amount will be debited and you will receive a confirmation message.

How to Recharge DStv at Multichoice Offices

You may pay for your subscription at any of our MultiChoice offices:

• Accra – No. 8 Basko Lane, Abelenkpe
• Tema – Ground floor, Giann Towers, Community 11, Tema
• Kumasi City Mall
• Takoradi – Tigo Building, Axim Road

Please call 0302740540 for more information on the DStv/MultiChoice offices.

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) has launched the National SIM Card Registration Exercise across Ghana.

Starting today, to be able to register a SIM Card in Ghana, every mobile subscriber is required to provide the name and residential or occupational address, date of birth; and Certificate of Incorporation, in the case of a body corporate; or registration, in the case of a partnership or an unincorporated body of persons; and an identification document.

Only the National Identity Card (Ghana Card) issued to an individual can be used for the registration of SIM cards of Citizens. Also, foreign Residents and foreigners staying in Ghana for more than 90 days are to use the Ghana Card for their sim registration.

For those foreigners visiting Ghana for a short period, they can acquire a SIM Card using their Passports or Travel Card but they can only use the SIM Card for 30 days after which it will be deactivated. Foreigners intending to use a SIM Card for more than 30 days will have to obtain the Non-Citizen Ghana Card to do so.

All existing subscribers to mobile networks can register their SIMS via USSD and a SIM registration App (which is yet to be provided).

You can now register (or re-register) your Ghana SIM card (MTN, Glo, Vodafone, AirtelTigo)  to your Ghana Card by using the official shortcode (USSD) *404#.

How to register your SIM Card with Ghana Card

Follow the steps below if you want to do the SIM Card re-registration in Ghana so that you update your details and keep your number safe.

1. Dial *404# on the SIM Card you want to register
2. Enter Ghana Card PIN (Enter letters and figures without the hyphens)
3. Confirm Ghana card PIN
4. Enter your Surname, First Name and other names
5. Enter your Date of Birth in the format DDMMYY
6. Select your Sex
7. Confirm details
8. Submit the details provided after confirmation
9. Visit your Service provider (Agent Customer Care) to complete the registration.

If the shortcode is not working, it is because there is a lot of pressure on it. You have up to the end of March 2022 to complete the registration. You can also check early in the morning or late at night to do the update.

Note:

• The shortcode for SIM Card registration in Ghana is *404#
• If successful you get a confirmation message with a unique code
• Due to wrong details, you have 3 attempts to answer security questions
• If Unsuccessful due to verification failure at the National Identification Authority (NIA), you will be informed to contact the NIA.

Why it is important to re-register/Update your SIM Card

Here are some reasons why you should register your SIM Card with the Ghana Card right now:

All unregistered SIM Cards will be de-activated/blocked by the end of March 2022. Therefore, you need to do this exercise to keep your number safe.

It helps keep everyone else secure from scammers since the registration database will be up to date The new SIM Update will help reduce phone related crimes like prank calls, cyber-crime, mobile money fraud, and its related issues and general security

It enables subscribers to be properly identified for the use of value-added services such as mobile banking, mobile money, and electronic payment services.

The new SIM Registration update will help the law enforcement agencies to identify the SIM card owners, track criminals who use phones for illegal activities, curb incidents such as phone theft, hate text messages, mobile fraud activities, inciting violence, and combat crime such as SIM Box fraud.

Conclusion

Follow the steps outlined in this article to link your Ghana Card and your SIM no matter the network you are on. If you don’t have a Ghana Card, you can apply for one here.