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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake Quotation Request from “sello.malatji@dcs.gov.za”
A fraudulent tender scam is circulating that falsely claims to originate from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). These emails are designed to trick businesses into submitting quotes and sensitive company documents under false pretenses.
📩 What the Email Looks Like
From: sello.malatji@dcs.gov.za
Subject: Request for QuotationBody Excerpt:
“We require a quote for the supply and delivery of the attached items. Please ensure that your quotation meets all relevant quality and compliance standards.”“All quotes and queries should be sent to Cecil.Pienaar@dcs.gov.za.”
Signed by:
DCS Supply Chain Management
Office Line: +27 12 516 0109
🚨 Why This is a Scam
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✅ The Department of Correctional Services does not issue RFQs via unsolicited emails without prior registration or sourcing via their supplier database.
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📤 You are instructed to reply to a different email (Cecil.Pienaar@dcs.gov.za) — this is a common tactic in impersonation scams.
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❗ The reference number or tender name is missing, and the product details are vague or in a suspicious attachment.
⚠️ Red Flags to Watch
| Sent from what appears to be a real DCS email | The email address may be spoofed or compromised |
| Requests quotes from random businesses | DCS procures from registered, pre-qualified suppliers |
| Refers to vague "attached items" without an official RFQ number | Legitimate tenders include full specifications and reference numbers |
| Redirects communication to a second suspicious email | Common in email redirection fraud tactics |
🛡️ What You Should Do
❌ Do not open attachments or click on suspicious links
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📤 Do not send quotations or documents (such as CSD reports or bank letters)
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🧾 Cross-check all tenders on www.etenders.gov.za
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📞 Contact DCS directly using details from their official website
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📣 Report suspicious emails to your company’s IT and to the SAPS Cybercrime Division
📄 Summary
Claimed sender: sello.malatji@dcs.gov.za
Reply-to address: Cecil.Pienaar@dcs.gov.za
Fake phone: +27 12 516 0109
Department impersonated: Department of Correctional Services
Real status: ⚠️ Scam
No matching tender on: www.etenders.gov.za
🔍 Tags for SEO / Alerts
#TenderScam #CorrectionalServicesScam #FakeRFQ #DCSFraud #CecilPienaarScam #ProcurementFraud #SouthAfricaScamAlert #etendersgovza
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