If you find someone's lost Ghana Card, it's commendable to assist in returning it to its rightful owner. However, using the shortcode *402# to identify the owner is not appropriate. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has clarified that this shortcode is solely for checking the number of SIM cards linked to your own Ghana Card and cannot be used to identify owners of misplaced cards.
Recommended Steps:
Report to Authorities:
Police Station: Hand over the found Ghana Card to the nearest police station. They can assist in locating the owner through official channels.
National Identification Authority (NIA): Contact the NIA to report the found card. They maintain records and can facilitate the return.
Use Social Media Responsibly:
Post about the found card on local community groups or forums, ensuring you do not disclose sensitive personal information.
Local Announcements:
Inform local community centers, religious institutions, or workplaces about the found card, as the owner might be associated with them.
Important Considerations:
Privacy: Avoid sharing personal details from the card publicly to protect the owner's privacy.
Security: When arranging to return the card, meet in public places and, if possible, have a third party accompany you.
By following these steps, you can help ensure the Ghana Card is returned safely and responsibly to its owner.
Alternatively
1. Dial the code *402# (MTN only)
2. Choose option 1: Check numbers
3. Enter the Ghana card number (GHA-XXXXXXXX-X)
4. Enter the Date of Birth on the card (ddmmyyyy)
This will give you the phone number(s) with which the owner made his/her NID and you can contact the person.
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