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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: FAKE RFQ USING “SIBONGILE MLANGENI” & LABOURTENDERSGOV.ONLINE
A fraudulent request for quotation (RFQ) is being circulated under the name Sibongile Mlangeni, claiming to represent the Department of Employment and Labour. The scam uses a deceptive domain: labourtendersgov.online, which is not affiliated with any South African government department.
🔍 SCAM DETAILS
| Name Used | Sibongile Mlangeni |
| Fake Email | sibongile.mlangeni@labourtendersgov.online |
| Pretend Organization | Department of Employment and Labour |
| False Address Used | Laboria House, 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria |
| Scam Approach | Urgent RFQ with open product scope encouraging third-party sourcing |
| Tactic | Create urgency and bypass real procurement processes to gather company details or scam for funds |
🚨 RED FLAGS
| Fake Domain | labourtendersgov.online is not an official government domain. SA government domains always end in .gov.za. |
| Overly Broad Scope | Claiming suppliers don’t need to be specialists is highly unusual for official tenders. |
| Urgency & Pressure | Scammers often use urgency to get quick responses without proper due diligence. |
| Not Listed on eTenders | No record of this tender exists on the official eTenders portal. |
| Reply Requested via Suspicious Email | Genuine RFQs will direct you to official procurement systems, not random email addresses. |
✅ HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Verify Email Domains: Government emails always end in .gov.za, not .online, .org, or .com.
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Check Tender Listings: Visit https://etenders.treasury.gov.za to confirm if the tender exists.
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Call Official Lines: Reach the Department of Employment and Labour via their official number (012 309 4000) to verify any requests.
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Do Not Share Company Documents: Avoid sending sensitive info like CSD reports, bank letters, or company registrations to unverified addresses.
📢 REPORT THIS SCAM
Report phishing or scam tenders to:
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National Treasury Cybersecurity: cybercrime@treasury.gov.za
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South African Police Service (SAPS) – Commercial Crimes Division
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Official Department Contacts through www.labour.gov.za
🔒 Stay Vigilant
These scams are designed to exploit small businesses looking for government contracts. Protect yourself by verifying all tender requests through the correct channels.
📎 Tags & Keywords
Keywords:
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Tags:
Tender Scam Alert
Fake RFQ Warning
South African Government Procurement Fraud
Employment and Labour Scam
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