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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake Tender Email from “Bathabile.Mciteka@dcs.gov.za” – Request for Cotex75WP Key Chain Tags
A new fraudulent tender scam is circulating using what appears to be a legitimate Department of Correctional Services (DCS) email address. The email requests a quotation for “COTEX75WP WRITABLE KEY CHAIN TAGS” and instructs vendors to send documents to Ntabiseng.Leojane@dcs.gov.za.
📧 Sample Scam Email Excerpt
From: Bathabile.Mciteka@dcs.gov.za
Subject: RFQ – COTEX75WP WRITABLE KEY CHAIN TAGS“…we are keen to receive your input and quotations…”
“Please ensure that all documentation is sent to Ntabiseng.Leojane@dcs.gov.za”
“…review the attached documentation thoroughly…”
🚨 RED FLAGS
| 📧 Sender uses a real-looking @dcs.gov.za email | Email addresses can be spoofed or misused in scams |
| 🧾 Mentions a specific product (Cotex75WP) not found in official tenders | Scammers use random or obscure product names to seem credible |
| 📤 Requests documents be sent to another person (Ntabiseng.Leojane@dcs.gov.za) | Classic bait-and-switch scam technique |
| 📎 Includes attachments and urgent bid submission instructions | Could lead to malware or data collection fraud |
| ❌ No listing on eTenders.gov.za | All legitimate tenders MUST be published on the National Treasury’s portal |
⚠️ What's the End Goal?
Scammers aim to:
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Steal your company’s credentials and official documents (TCC, B-BBEE, ID, CSD)
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Fake a procurement order to receive goods without payment
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Commit identity fraud using your documents for other scams
✅ What You Should Do
Do not open or respond to the email or send any documents
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Verify the RFQ’s authenticity via www.etenders.gov.za or call DCS directly
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Report the email to your IT department and the SAPS Cybercrime Division
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Inform your team to be alert for these scam tactics
🛑 Summary
| Claimed sender | Bathabile.Mciteka@dcs.gov.za |
| Reply-to / submission email | Ntabiseng.Leojane@dcs.gov.za |
| Mentioned item | Cotex75WP Writable Key Chain Tags |
| Real tender listing? | ❌ Not found on eTenders.gov.za |
| Status | ⚠️ Highly Likely SCAM |
🔖 Tags
#TenderScam #DCSFakeRFQ #Cotex75WPScam #ProcurementFraud #SouthAfricaScams #etendersgovza
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