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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake Quotation Request from “khumaloP@thedtic.gov.za”
Businesses and professionals in the supply chain, procurement, and logistics sectors are being targeted by a fraudulent tender scam impersonating the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).
📩 What the Fake Email Looks Like
From: khumaloP@thedtic.gov.za
Subject: Request for Quotation – Supply Chain ManagementEmail Body Excerpt:
“Please find attached a detailed brochure for Supply Chain Management suitable for a wide range of professionals... We look forward to your participation in this Project.”
Name Used: Patricia Khumalo
Contact Info Provided:
Phone: +27 (012) 516 0185
Cell: +27 81 834 5383
Reference No.: RMS/OCRO/14/2025
🚨 Why This is a Scam
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No official dtic tender matching this project exists on eTenders.gov.za.
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Random targeting of suppliers who never signed up for dtic projects.
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Falsified government email and contact details—while the email looks legitimate, it may be spoofed or the real account may be compromised.
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Fake reference numbers (like RMS/OCRO/14/2025) are not verifiable.
🔍 Red Flags
| No tender listing on official portal | All real dtic tenders are posted on www.etenders.gov.za |
| Vague project language | Genuine RFQs include product specs, deadlines, and bid requirements |
| Pressure to respond quickly | A common tactic to bypass verification |
| Requests for quotes outside your product range | They tell you to “find a supplier,” which is a scam technique |
🔒 What You Should Do
❌ Do not respond to the email or engage with any attachments
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🧾 Do not send a quotation or company documents
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🔍 Verify with the dtic via official phone numbers and the dtic.gov.za website
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📤 Report the scam to your IT department and the SAPS Cybercrime Unit
📄 Summary
Email from: khumaloP@thedtic.gov.za
Claimed Sender: Patricia Khumalo
Fake Tender Reference: RMS/OCRO/14/2025
Real Status: ⚠️ Scam
Department Involved: Falsely claims to be from Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
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#TenderScam #dticScam #ProcurementFraud #FakeRFQ #KhumaloPScam #SouthAfricaTenders #thedtic #BusinessScams #etendersgovza
🛡️ Stay Vigilant
The khumaloP@thedtic.gov.za tender request is part of a wider scam campaign targeting South African businesses. Always cross-check RFQs with official platforms and never respond to vague, unsolicited tender emails.
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