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SCAM ALERT: Fake SITA Tender for KC55X R12 Biometric Access System (RFI 3067-2025)

Cybercriminals continue to target suppliers using fraudulent tenders that impersonate government agencies. A recent scam email is being circulated under the name of Teresa Makamu, falsely representing SITA (State Information Technology Agency), asking for urgent quotations on a fabricated tender: SITA-RFI 3067-2025 for the supply of 85 Units of KC55X R12 Biometric Access Systems.

📧 Scam Email Example

From: Teresa.Makamu@sita.co.za
Subject: QUOTATION ON SITA-RFI 3067-2025

Dear Service Provider,

SITA procurement needs your urgent submissions for the supply and delivery of (85 Units) of the KC55X R12 Biometric Access System.

BID Reference: RFKC 3067-2025

Submit your documents to: quotations@sita-tender.co.za

Contact: Veronica Siyali

Tel: +27 12 516 0119

⚠️ Red Flags to Watch For

🚩 Red Flag🔍 Why It’s Suspicious

Email uses SITA domain but reply goes to a suspicious one	sita-tender.co.za is not an official government domain
Urgent deadline (3 days)	Creates pressure to respond quickly without verification
Non-standard product (KC55X R12)	Product code does not exist or is not used in official SITA equipment
Unverified contact person (Veronica Siyali)	No official record of this individual working at SITA
Request for ID documents and bank letters	Used to harvest sensitive personal/business info for fraud

🔒 Real vs Fake SITA Tenders

Genuine SITA TenderScam Tender

Listed on www.etenders.gov.za and [www.sita.co.za]	Shared only via email, not publicly listed
Uses @sita.co.za domain exclusively	Directs replies to fake domains like @sita-tender.co.za
Official product specs and contact persons	Vague or unfamiliar product codes and people
Moderate lead time for response	“Urgent” 2–3 day deadlines
Submission through official portals or in-person

🛑 How the Scam Works

You receive an RFQ email from someone spoofing a SITA employee.
You're asked to urgently quote for a bulk product like biometric scanners.
Once you send your quote and documents, you're issued a fake purchase order.
You're directed to purchase the product from a specific (fraudulent) supplier.
After payment or delivery, the scammer disappears — no payment or refund.

✅ What to Do If You Receive This Email

Do not respond or send any company documents.
Do not purchase any equipment or pay third-party “recommended” suppliers.
Verify the tender through:
- https://www.etenders.gov.za
- https://www.sita.co.za
Contact SITA Head Office to confirm if the tender is legitimate.
Report the incident to:
- National Treasury Fraud Unit: fraud@treasury.gov.za
- SAPS Cybercrime Division
- SITA Fraud Hotline (if applicable)

📌 Sample Fake Tender Contact Details to Avoid

Name UsedEmail UsedFake Contact Number

Teresa Makamu	Teresa.Makamu@sita.co.za	+27 12 516 0119
Veronica Siyali	quotations@sita-tender.co.za	Same as above
Nonmbulelo Ndlovu	nonmbulelo.ndlovu@quotation-sita.co.za	+27 74 278 5851