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⚠️ FAKE DCS TENDER SCAM: Blanket RFQ (Quote No. GTC 03/2025)
Scammers are impersonating the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with yet another fraudulent Request for Proposal — this time for the supply and delivery of 700 BAXTER M500 Blankets.
The email is made to appear official, originating from Thapelo.Mokoena@dcs.gov.za, but requests submissions be sent to vuyiswa@tenderdcs-gov.co.za, which is a fake and unregistered domain.
🚨 SCAM OVERVIEW
| Fake Tender Title | Supply & Delivery of BAXTER M500 Blankets |
| Quantity | 700 Units |
| Spoofed Contact | Thapelo.Mokoena@dcs.gov.za |
| Scam Submission Email | vuyiswa@tenderdcs-gov.co.za |
| Fake Quote Number | GTC 03/2025 |
| Delivery Address (used for legitimacy) | Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo & Sophie De Bruyn, Pretoria |
| Fake SCM Officer Name | Ms. Vuyiswa Ndala |
🛑 RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
| Unregistered Email Domain | The reply-to email (@tenderdcs-gov.co.za) is not a government domain. Real government emails use @dcs.gov.za only. |
| Unverifiable RFQ Reference | The quote number GTC 03/2025 does not appear on any official procurement portal. |
| "System delay" disclaimer | A typical scam tactic to excuse random email timing. |
| Urgency with compliance requirements | Scammers request B-BBEE, bank letters, and registration docs to seem credible — but their goal is to bait companies. |
| Allowing resellers with no scope expertise | Real DCS tenders require pre-qualification and scope alignment. |
⚠️ HOW THIS SCAM WORKS
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You receive a convincing RFQ email.
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You are urged to respond urgently to a non-government email address.
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Once you send a quote, they "award" the tender and direct you to a “preferred supplier.”
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You are asked to pay this supplier upfront for goods.
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The supplier disappears — and so does your money.
✅ WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE THIS
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Do NOT respond to the email or send any documents.
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Do NOT pay any upfront costs to "preferred suppliers."
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Report it to the DCS directly at 📞 012 307 2000.
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Report the email to National Treasury at 📧 cybercrime@treasury.gov.za
🛡️ HOW TO VERIFY A LEGITIMATE DCS TENDER
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Always check https://etenders.treasury.gov.za for official DCS listings.
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Ensure contacts are using @dcs.gov.za email addresses only.
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Contact DCS Procurement directly via verified numbers.
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Validate RFQ numbers and contact persons through the CSD (Central Supplier Database).
📎 Tags & Keywords
Keywords:
DCS Blanket Tender Scam, BAXTER M500 blanket quote, Vuyiswa Ndala tender fraud, GTC 03/2025 RFQ scam, Correctional Services fake RFQ
Tags:
Fake Tenders SA
DCS Procurement Fraud
Government Tender Scam
Supplier Alert South Africa
RFQ Email Scam
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