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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent DCS Tender – “Maurice.Mgedezi@dcs.gov.za” – Do Not Respond!
A fraudulent Request for Quotation (RFQ) is currently in circulation, claiming to be from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and sent from Maurice.Mgedezi@dcs.gov.za. The scam email targets businesses by referencing a supposed RFQ titled “DCSNO52025” and includes false contact details and a fabricated procurement process.
📧 What the Scam Email Says
Subject: POTENTIAL SUPPLY AND Delivery
From: Maurice.Mgedezi@dcs.gov.za
Contact Person: Phumzile Mabene
Phone: +27 (012) 516 0668"Attached is a brochure for Supply Chain Management... suitable for buyers, production, logistics..."
"We look forward to your participation in this project..."
🚩 Red Flags in the Scam Email
| Email appears to be from @dcs.gov.za, but it’s spoofed | Scammers frequently forge government emails to look legitimate. |
| No official tender listing on etenders.gov.za | All real South African tenders are listed publicly. |
| Encourages supply of items outside your company’s scope | This is a hallmark tactic to get you to outsource to a fake supplier. |
| Provides fake phone number and procurement officer name (Phumzile Mabene) | These identities are often fabricated or stolen from public directories. |
| Reference Number “DCSNO52025” not verifiable anywhere | Real RFQ numbers are traceable on eTenders. |
🛑 How the Scam Works
You receive a fake RFQ email asking for urgent supply.
You’re encouraged to outsource items and supply a quote.
The scammer will direct you to a fraudulent “supplier”.
You pay the supplier upfront.
They vanish — and you're left with a financial loss.
✅ Stay Safe and Protect Your Business
Always check tenders on the National Treasury eTender Portal.
Never trust supplier details sent via unsolicited tender requests.
Contact the department directly using official contact info on www.dcs.gov.za.
Do not reply to emails encouraging outsourcing to unknown third parties.
📣 Report This Scam
If you’ve received this email or have been affected:
📧 Email: fraud@dcs.gov.za
☎️ Call: DCS Head Office – 012 307 2000
📧 National Treasury: fraud@treasury.gov.za
🛡 Report to SAPS Commercial Crime Unit
🛑 IMPORTANT: Legitimate South African tenders never ask you to buy from suggested suppliers or to outsource work you’re not qualified for.
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