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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: FAKE RFQ FOR WOOL BLANKETS FROM “NICOLAS NTHULANE / PHUMZILE MABENE” AT DCS
South African businesses are being targeted by fraudulent requests for quotations (RFQs) impersonating officials from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). One such recent scam involves a fake tender for PN4130 SL80 wool blankets, with instructions to respond to a suspicious email domain.
🚨 KEY SCAM DETAILS
| Impersonated Names | Nicolas Nthulane & Phumzile Mabene |
| Fake Submission Email | phumzilemabene@rfqdcsgovt.org (not a government domain) |
| Targeted Product | PN4130 SL80 Wool Blankets |
| Scam Format | “Open RFQ” allowing resellers to source items from other vendors |
| Contact Info Given | +27 12 516 0668 |
| Message Type | Urgent quotation request with a fabricated RFQ attachment |
🔍 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR
| Unverified Email Domain | @rfqdcsgovt.org is not a valid South African government email. Real DCS emails end with @dcs.gov.za. |
| No CSD or eTenders Listing | Legitimate government procurement is listed on https://etenders.treasury.gov.za |
| Urgency & Outsourcing Allowed | Encouraging you to find a supplier is a trick to connect you to a fake vendor controlled by the scammers. |
| Phone Number Not in Official Directory | Fake contact numbers are often used to validate the scam. Always cross-check through official DCS contacts. |
🛡️ PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
✅ Always confirm RFQs and tenders on: https://etenders.treasury.gov.za
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✅ Never purchase from or engage with suppliers suggested by unsolicited tender requests
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✅ Report suspicious tenders and emails to the Department of Correctional Services Fraud Hotline
📞 Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
📧 Email DCS for confirmation: verify@dcs.gov.za (example – always check the real contact on dcs.gov.za)
📌 EXAMPLE TEXT FROM THE SCAM EMAIL
“Suppliers are encouraged to either supply or outsource the item...”
“Please send your quotation to phumzilemabene@rfqdcsgovt.org...”
“We appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent request.”
🏷 Tags & Keywords
Keywords: Nicolas Nthulane, Phumzile Mabene, DCS tender scam, fake RFQ blankets, wool blanket tender fraud, Department of Correctional Services email scam
Tags:
Tender Scam Warning
RFQ Scam South Africa
Department of Correctional Services Fraud
Fake Procurement Alert
Small Business Fraud Protection
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