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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Tender from “zikhona.sodika@dsdgovtenders.online” – Department of Social Development Impersonation

A widespread tender scam is circulating under the false pretense of being issued by the Department of Social Development (DSD). The email comes from zikhona.sodika@dsdgovtenders.online, an unofficial domain not associated with the real government of South Africa.

⚠️ Sample Email Content

From: zikhona.sodika@dsdgovtenders.online
Subject: Opportunity to Supply and Deliver

On behalf of the Department of Social Development (DSD), an exciting opportunity for your company is being presented...

Goods to be delivered at:
Department of Social Development
HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street, North Wing, Pretoria, 0001

Closing Date: 3 working days

Kind Regards,
Procurement Department
Zikhona Sodika
+27 (012) 516 0898

🚩 Red Flags in This Tender Scam

🔍 Suspicious Detail❗ Why It’s a Red Flag

@dsdgovtenders.online domain	Fake domain – not used by South African government departments.
No official DSD tender reference number	Genuine DSD tenders are published on eTenders.
Urgent 3-day deadline	Pressure tactic to rush you into action.
Encouragement to source from another supplier	Government departments never instruct suppliers to outsource items.
“Automated email” disclaimer	Used to avoid accountability or traceability.

🎯 How the Scam Works

You’re asked to submit a quote for a product — often outside your usual offerings.
They suggest or "recommend" a supplier (an accomplice scammer).
You pay the fake supplier expecting DSD to reimburse or complete the order.
The scammer vanishes, leaving you with a loss.

✅ How to Protect Yourself

Verify tender details on official platforms:
- 🔗 https://www.etenders.gov.za
- 🔗 https://www.dsd.gov.za
Check the sender's email domain. Legitimate government emails end in .gov.za.
Call the DSD using their verified number from their website — do not use phone numbers in the suspicious email.

📢 Report Suspicious Activity

If you believe you've received or responded to a scam tender:

🛡 Report it to the National Treasury’s fraud hotline:
📧 fraud@treasury.gov.za
🛡 Report to the DSD:
📧 fraud@dsd.gov.za or call 0800 60 10 11
🕵️ Also report to SAPS Commercial Crime Unit in your region.