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⚠️ WARNING: FAKE TENDER SCAM USING "DENVER STRYDOM" NAME
A fraudulent tender scam is being circulated using the name of Denver Strydom, a supposed Procurement Administrator at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
The scammers are requesting bids for the GY0187 Fingerprint Scanner with an attached document for a quotation. They’ve included fabricated details such as contact numbers, email addresses, and a closing date.
🔍 SCAM DETAILS
| Name Used | Denver Strydom |
| Fake Position | Procurement Administrator, DCS |
| Fake Email | denver.strydom@dcs.gov.za |
| Fake Contact Information | Tel: 041 516 0913, Cel: 063 983 2592 |
| Scam Tender Reference | DCS/2593/2025 |
| Fake Tender Item | GY0187 Fingerprint Scanner |
| Quantity | 65 units |
| Closing Date | 09 May 2025, 04:30 PM |
| Delivery by | 16 May 2025 |
🚩 RED FLAGS
| Spoofed Email | The email denver.strydom@dcs.gov.za is not from a verified DCS account. |
| Fake Tender Details | This tender does not appear on official government portals like eTenders. |
| No Tender Number Validation | The Bid Number provided is not listed in any official DCS documentation. |
| Non-official Contact Numbers | The phone numbers listed are not linked to DCS official contact lines. |
| Unrealistic Time Pressure | Scammers often create false urgency to rush vendors into making hasty decisions. |
🚫 WHAT TO AVOID
Respond to Denver.Strydom@dcs.gov.za with any proposal or documents.
Provide sensitive documents such as CSD reports, tax information, or ID copies.
Make payments for any tender-related processes.
✅ WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Verify the tender: Ensure the tender is officially listed on eTenders.
Contact DCS directly: Call 012 307 2000 or email official DCS contact points to confirm the legitimacy of the tender.
Report the fraud: Alert the authorities to this scam:
National Treasury: cybercrime@treasury.gov.za
SAPS Commercial Crimes Unit
Your local Chamber of Commerce or fraud prevention authorities
🔒 PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
Always verify the details of any unsolicited tender invitation. Never submit sensitive company documents or payments based on emails or requests from suspicious sources.
📎 Tags & Keywords
Keywords:
Denver Strydom fake tender, DCS fingerprint scanner scam, Gqeberha tender fraud, DCS procurement scam, fake DCS tender email
Tags:
Tender Scam Alert
South African Government Tender Fraud
Department of Correctional Services Fraud
CSD Compliance Scam
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