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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: FAKE RFQ FROM “RENE PIETERSE” AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Small businesses are being targeted by another fraudulent Request for Quotation (RFQ) scheme involving a fake procurement request supposedly sent by Rene Pieterse from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

🔍 SCAM DETAILS

❗ DetailDescription

Name Used	Rene Pieterse
Fake Email Address	Rene.Pieterse@dcs.gov.za (spoofed or fake)
Impersonated Organization	Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
Tactics Used	Fake tender opportunity with urgent timelines, misleading instructions encouraging suppliers to source third-party items.
Fake Contact Person	Zanele Mzimba, with a Pretoria address and generic procurement contact details.

🚨 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR

Red FlagWhy It's Suspicious

Open RFQ With No Product Expertise Required	Real government tenders usually require specific qualifications and experience.
“Find a Supplier and Send Your Quote”	This is a trap to get businesses to buy items out-of-pocket from fraudulent third parties.
Generic Contact Info and Automated Message Claim	Real tenders have identifiable bid reference numbers and standard procedures—not vague, urgent requests sent after-hours.
No Listing on the National Treasury Portal	Genuine DCS tenders appear on etenders.treasury.gov.za.

✅ PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS

Check the Bid on Official Channels
Visit https://etenders.treasury.gov.za and search for the tender or RFQ number.
Do Not Procure Goods Before Contract Is Confirmed
Scammers ask you to buy from a “recommended” supplier—who is part of the scam.
Verify the Contact
Always cross-check names and phone numbers using the DCS official contact page.
Report the Scam
Alert local authorities or the National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701.

🧾 SAMPLE EMAIL CHARACTERISTICS

Comes from rene.pieterse@dcs.gov.za or similar.
Often signed by Zanele Mzimba with a Pretoria address.
Uses phrases like:
- “Your prompt response would be highly valued.”
- “Kindly be advised that this is an open request…”
- “This is an automated email…”

🚫 DO NOT FALL FOR IT

These scams are designed to get you to purchase goods from fake suppliers before you realize the DCS has no record of the RFQ. Always verify before acting.