INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN BIDDING OF PN4130 SL80 WOOL BLANKETS

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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Tender Email from Showy.Mudimeli@dcs.gov.za – Department of Correctional Services Impersonation

Scammers continue to impersonate the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) with fraudulent RFQs. The latest version comes from someone posing as:

📧 Email: Showy.Mudimeli@dcs.gov.za
📛 Name Used: Mudimeli Showy
📦 Subject Line: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN BIDDING OF PN4130 SL80 WOOL BLANKETS

⚠️ This is a scam. The Department of Correctional Services did not issue this tender, and the sender is impersonating a DCS official. Do not respond or send any quotations or information.

📨 What the Scam Email Looks Like

Subject: Invitation to Participate in Bidding of PN4130 SL80 Wool Blankets

Good day,

Please find the attached document for your review and attention. We kindly request you to go through the provided materials at your earliest convenience, as they contain important information relevant to the matter at hand.

Should you have any questions, need further clarification, or require additional details, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for taking the time to review the attachment.

Kind regards
Mudimeli Showy

🚩 Red Flags

❗ Red Flag🚫 Why It's Suspicious

Email appears as @dcs.gov.za but is spoofed	Scammers use fake headers or lookalike domains.
No official DCS tender reference	“PN4130 SL80” is not listed on any official DCS or eTenders.gov.za site.
Unusual product (wool blankets)	This is a common fake item used in these scams.
Urgency without public listing	Real tenders are published on official portals — never sent directly without notice.
Fake or missing contact validation

🧾 How This Scam Works

You receive a fake tender invitation via email for a product like wool blankets.

The email includes a PDF attachment with DCS branding (completely fake).

You are told to submit a quotation – sometimes even encouraged to source the goods yourself.

You later receive a fraudulent Purchase Order (PO).

You’re pressured to deliver goods to a fake address or warehouse.

After delivery, the scammers disappear, and you never get paid.

🔍 Checklist to Spot a Fake DCS Tender

✅ Real Tender❌ Scam Tender
Posted on www.etenders.gov.za Sent via unsolicited email only
Uses @dcs.gov.za and matches contact directory Spoofed or unofficial names and emails
Traceable tender numbers and documents Uses vague or fake reference like PN4130
Strict on supplier qualifications Allows "anyone" to quote
Verifiable delivery address Often missing or obscure location

🛡 What to Do If You Receive One

❌ Do NOT respond

❌ Do NOT submit a quote

❌ Do NOT download or open attachments

✅ Report it to:

fraud@treasury.gov.za

report@cybersecurity.org.za

The real DCS at www.dcs.gov.za

📌 Other Known Fake Contacts in This Scam Series
Name UsedEmail Address
Mudimeli Showy Showy.Mudimeli@dcs.gov.za
Siphelele Mthethwa Siphelele.Mthethwa@dcs.gov.za
Luyanda Jimlongo Luyanda.Jimlongo@dcs.gov.za
Ada Plug Ada.Plug@dcs.gov.za
Nyahlane Mashilo Nyahlane.Mashilo@dcs.gov.za
Ronald Mofsya Ronald.Mofsya@dcs.gov.za

📢 If you’ve received similar emails, forward them to fraud@treasury.gov.za.

🧠 Final Advice

Remember: If a tender or RFQ doesn’t show up on eTenders.gov.za, it’s not legitimate. Always verify sender details through the department’s website or switchboard before engaging. These scams often target new or small businesses hoping to win government contracts.