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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake RFQ from Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.za – Department of Correctional Services Impersonation
South African suppliers are being targeted once again in a fake tender scam impersonating officials from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The newest version involves a supposed procurement communication from:
📧 Email: Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.za
📞 Phone: 021 516 0046
🧍 Name Used: Jimlongo Luyanda
⚠️ This is not a legitimate request. If you receive this email, do not respond, submit a quote, or deliver any goods. It is part of an ongoing procurement scam network targeting businesses throughout South Africa.
📨 What the Scam Email Looks Like
From: Jimlongo Luyanda
Email: Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.zaMessage:
Kind Regards,
Jimlongo Luyanda
Department of Correctional Services
Tel: 021 516 0046
Email: Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.za
Typically, this email will include an attached RFQ (Request for Quotation) with an urgent tone and a short submission deadline. The quote usually requests supplies such as:
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Medical equipment
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Power tools
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Office or cleaning supplies
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Surveillance gear
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Construction materials
The layout and tone mimic real DCS communication, but make no mistake — this is fraudulent.
🚩 Red Flags in the Scam
| Impersonation of Government Officials | The name "Jimlongo Luyanda" is not found in official DCS staff directories. |
| Spoofed Email Address | Although it appears to be @dcs.gov.za, it may be a spoofed or fake domain. |
| No Tender Published Online | The RFQ is not listed on www.etenders.gov.za, the official government portal. |
| Untraceable Phone Number | The number 021 516 0046 does not match any DCS provincial or regional office contact. |
| Urgent Submission Demands | Pressure tactics with tight deadlines are common in scams to prevent verification. |
| Request to Send Documents to Another Address | Victims are often told to respond to a different “procurement officer,” such as James Nampala or Ada Plug. |
🧠 How the Scam Operates
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Fake Introduction
You receive a polite, official-sounding email from a "DCS official" requesting a quote. -
Phony RFQ Attachment
The PDF/Word file may contain:-
The DCS logo
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A vague product request
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No clear RFQ number or official signatures
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Submission to Fake Procurement Officer
You’re told to send the quotation to someone like:-
James.Nampala@dcs.gov.za (fake)
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tenders@dcs-procurement.online (fake domain)
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Fraudulent Purchase Order (PO)
Once you quote, you receive a fake PO, pushing you to deliver goods to an untraceable address. -
Goods Disappear or You Get Scammed for “Registration Fees”
You either:-
Ship the goods to a fake depot and never get paid
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Are asked to pay a "vendor registration fee" — and lose money
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🛡️ How to Identify Fake RFQs
| Published on etenders.gov.za | Not listed anywhere official |
| Email addresses verified on dcs.gov.za | Unknown or spoofed officials |
| Traceable tender number | Generic or missing reference |
| Contact info matches official DCS branches | Numbers like 068 xxx or 021 516 0046 (unlisted) |
| Delivery to verifiable DCS location | Unmarked warehouses or depots |
📌 Steps to Take if You Receive One
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Do not reply to the email
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Do not open attachments — they could contain malware
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Do not send your company documents or quotes
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Report it to:
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📧 fraud@treasury.gov.za
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📧 scams@cybersecurity.org.za
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Your IT department for internal alerting
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Verify any government tender at:
🧾 Additional Fake Names and Emails in Circulation
| Jimlongo Luyanda | Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.za | DCS Procurement – Cape Town |
| Siphelele Mthethwa | Siphelele.Mthethwa@dcs.gov.za | Barberton Correctional Centre |
| Nyahlane Mashilo | Nyahlane.Mashilo@dcs.gov.za | Drakenstein Management Area |
| Ronald Mofsya | Ronald.Mofsya@dcs.gov.za | Pretoria Region |
| Ada Plug | Ada.Plug@dcs.gov.za | Worcester Centre |
| Zikhona Sodika | Zikhona.Sodika@dsdgovsupplychain.online | Department of Social Development |
| James Nampala | James.Nampala@dcs.gov.za | Procurement Officer (Fake) |
📣 Protect Your Business
Always cross-check tender requests with the official eTenders portal
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✅ Contact the department directly using numbers from verified websites
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✅ Educate your staff about common procurement fraud tactics
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✅ Never submit personal or banking info without full verification
🧾 Suggested Tags for Sharing This Alert
#TenderScam #SouthAfricaScams #DCSFraud #LuyandaJimlongoScam #ProcurementScam #FakeRFQ #GovernmentTenderFraud #SupplierAlert
📢 Final Word
The scammers behind these fake tenders are growing increasingly sophisticated. The use of legitimate-sounding names, real department logos, and believable formatting tricks many unsuspecting vendors. But now that you’re aware of the Jimlongo Luyanda RFQ scam, you're better equipped to protect your business.
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