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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake Tender Request from “Vergio.Cloete@dcs.gov.za”

A fraudulent email scam is making the rounds, falsely claiming to be from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), requesting quotations for unspecified items. Businesses are urged to exercise extreme caution and verify all such communications.

📧 What the Scam Email Looks Like

From: Vergio.Cloete@dcs.gov.za
Subject: Quotation Request

Body Excerpt:
“Kindly send a quotation as per the attached request”
“PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR QUOTATION IS SIGNED”
“Forward All Quotations to Siyabulela.Budaza@dcs.gov.za”

Signed by:
Westville Correctional Services – Supply Chain Services
Tel: 031 110 0536 | Cell: 073 143 1766

🚨 Why This is Suspicious

Red FlagWhy It’s Concerning

✅ Uses a real-looking government email (e.g. @dcs.gov.za)	The address may be spoofed or part of a larger impersonation scheme
📤 Requests replies to a different contact (Siyabulela.Budaza@dcs.gov.za)	Common tactic in phishing and impersonation scams
📎 Includes suspicious attachments or requests sensitive documents	Can lead to data theft, fraud, or malware
❗ Asks for ID copies, TCCs, B-BBEE certs, and CSD numbers	Scammers may use these to commit identity or vendor fraud
❌ No specific product details, quantities, or reference to eTenders.gov.za	DCS issues official tenders via transparent channels only

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

🚫 Do NOT open attachments or respond with quotes or sensitive company data
🔍 Check for any tender with the PRFQ number on https://www.etenders.gov.za
📞 Call the DCS directly using contact info from their official site
🚨 Report suspicious emails to your IT department and SAPS Cybercrime Unit
🧾 Maintain strict policies on unsolicited RFQ responses

✅ Legitimate DCS Procurement

All official DCS procurement opportunities:

Are listed on www.etenders.gov.za
Require registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Do not request sensitive documents via random email
Will never ask you to send quotations to different email addresses not matching the original sender

⚠️ Summary

Claimed sender: Vergio.Cloete@dcs.gov.za
Reply-to: Siyabulela.Budaza@dcs.gov.za
False contact info: Tel: 031 110 0536 | Cell: 073 143 1766
Real status: 🚨 SCAM
No official listing on: www.etenders.gov.za