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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake RFQ from “Sibongile Mlangeni” – Department of Employment and Labour Impersonation
South African suppliers are being targeted by another sophisticated Request for Quotation (RFQ) scam, falsely using the name of the Department of Employment and Labour. The scam emails are sent from the suspicious domain labour-pretoria.online, impersonating an official request for urgent procurement.
🚩 FAKE RFQ SNAPSHOT
| Scammer Name | Sibongile Mlangeni |
| Fake Email Domain | @labour-pretoria.online |
| Delivery Location | Laboria House, 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria |
| Excuse for Timing | “This is an automated email… may reach you when it is passed office hours.” |
| Urgency | Quotation needed within 3 working days |
| Document | Fake RFQ attached (not shown) |
| Trick | Encourages outsourcing of product if it's not your specialty |
🔍 WHY THIS IS A SCAM
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The domain labour-pretoria.online is not an official government domain. Genuine government addresses end in .gov.za.
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You’re encouraged to outsource products, which often leads to scammers redirecting you to a fraudulent supplier.
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Fake urgency and system delay excuses are used to prevent proper vetting.
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No trace of such RFQ on the National Treasury eTenders Portal or official labour.gov.za website.
🧠 HOW TO STAY SAFE
✅ Always verify suspicious tenders with the relevant department using contact details from their official website.
✅ Be cautious of non-.gov.za email domains, especially ones mimicking government institutions.
✅ Never proceed with RFQs that suggest or insist on using a “preferred” supplier.
✅ Report any fraudulent activity to:
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📧 fraud@treasury.gov.za
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📧 cybercrime@cybersecurity.org.za
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