james.Nampala@dcs.gov.za

⚠️ URGENT SCAM WARNING: Fake RFQ from Ronald.Mofsya@dcs.gov.za / james.Nampala@dcs.gov.za – Tender No: PEF16/2025

South African suppliers and SMMEs are once again being targeted by fraudulent RFQs (Request for Quotations) posing as official government tenders. The latest involves the use of fake DCS email addresses:

• Ronald.Mofsya@dcs.gov.za

• james.Nampala@dcs.gov.za

This supposed tender is labeled as Tender No: PEF16/2025, with a deadline of Monday, 19 May 2025, and claims to originate from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Supply Chain Management in Gauteng / Pretoria.

These are scam emails designed to extract money, personal documents, or equipment from unsuspecting suppliers.

📧 Scam Email Example Breakdown

From: Ronald.Mofsya@dcs.gov.za
CC / Submission Email: james.Nampala@dcs.gov.za
Subject: RFQ Tender No: PEF16/2025

Good day sir/madam,

We urgently request that you supply or outsource the below item/product as per attached request for quotation for your perusal.

NB: All Relevant Documents and quotations should be emailed back on or before Monday the 19th of May 2025 to james.Nampala@dcs.gov.za

Any other form of submission will render your quotation invalid.

Thank you so much for your support.

Regards,
DCS Supply Chain Management

🚩 Why This is a SCAM: Key Red Flags

🧠 How the Tender Scam Works

These scams typically unfold as follows:

1. You receive a convincing RFQ email using a government-style address (like @dcs.gov.za), referencing a realistic-sounding tender number and delivery location.

2. You’re instructed to submit:

   • Quotation on your letterhead

   • Company registration documents

   • Bank letter

   • B-BBEE certificate or affidavit

   • CSD compliance proof

3. After submission, scammers may:

   • Send you a fake Purchase Order

   • Ask for a sample delivery

   • Demand upfront payments for "transport," "handling," or "clearance"

4. Once you comply, they disappear — leaving you with lost money, products, or leaked data.

🛡️ How to Stay Safe

✅ Search for the Tender Number on eTenders.gov.za
If the tender number (like PEF16/2025) does not exist, assume it’s fake.

✅ Verify Contact Persons
If you receive an RFQ from someone claiming to work for the DCS (or any department), check the name on the official website, LinkedIn, or call the DCS Head Office directly.

✅ Don’t Send Documents or Quotes Immediately
Government tenders never require urgent same-day email submissions to unknown individuals.

✅ Never Deliver Goods Without Confirmed Orders
No government department will ask you to deliver goods without verifying a valid, approved PO from a registered office and delivery point.

✅ Report It
If you receive a similar email:

• Forward it to fraud@treasury.gov.za

• Report it to SAPS Cybercrime Unit

• Flag the email as phishing in your email client

📍 Known Fake DCS Email Addresses Used in Scams

🔍 Real vs Fake: How to Spot the Difference

🧾 Suggested Tags & Keywords for Awareness

#TenderScamAlert #DCSFakeRFQ #ProcurementFraud #JamesNampalaScam #RonaldMofsya #PEF16_2025 #SouthAfricaBusinessAlert #eTendersVerification

📣 Spread the Word

You can help protect other suppliers and small businesses by:

• Sharing this article or its content via WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or Facebook groups

• Circulating warnings to other vendors or procurement forums

• Contacting your business association or local chamber of commerce

Let me know if you’d like a PDF version, infographic, or email-ready scam alert template you can use to notify clients or networks.

🧩 Need Help Verifying a Tender?

If you've received a suspicious RFQ or tender request from any unknown source:

✅ Upload a screenshot or forward the email
✅ I’ll analyze it for you and verify against government databases
✅ You’ll get a clear “Real or Scam” verdict