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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: FAKE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FROM “KOENA NONG” – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
A new fraudulent request for quotation (RFQ) scam is circulating, impersonating Koena Nong from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). The email claims to invite suppliers to submit urgent quotations, but it is part of a growing phishing scam targeting small businesses.
🔍 SCAM DETAILS
| Name Used | Koena Nong |
| Fake Email Address | koena.nong@dcs.gov.za (spoofed) |
| Pretend Department | Department of Correctional Services (DCS) |
| Common Subject Lines | Request to Submit Quotation, Urgent RFQ, Bid No: [varies] |
| Tactic Used | Uses spoofed or lookalike government email addresses to send fake procurement requests. May request goods like medical supplies, IT equipment, or industrial items. |
🚨 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR
| Unverified Bid Number | The provided bid number often does not appear on the official National Treasury eTenders portal. |
| Urgency and Short Deadlines | Scammers pressure you to submit quickly, bypassing proper verification. |
| Unusual Contact Details | Sometimes include different names, private cellphone numbers, or fake email domains (e.g., @tenderdcs-gov.co.za). |
| Spoofed Government Emails | Even if the domain says @dcs.gov.za, the message might be spoofed. Always verify by calling official numbers. |
✅ PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
Verify All RFQs on eTenders: Legitimate tenders from DCS are listed at https://etenders.treasury.gov.za.
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Do Not Submit Documents via Email Without Verification: Always check the authenticity of the email and sender by calling the Department of Correctional Services Head Office at 012 307 2000.
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Avoid Sending Sensitive Business Documents to unknown or unverified contacts, especially CSD summaries, company registration docs, or banking letters.
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Check for Language and Format Issues: Scammers often reuse templates with errors, unusual formatting, and inconsistent signatures.
📞 WHO TO CONTACT
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Department of Correctional Services Head Office: www.dcs.gov.za | Tel: 012 307 2000
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Report Scams to SAPS Commercial Crimes or the National Anti-Fraud Hotline: 0800 701 701
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Cybercrime Reporting (National Treasury): cybercrime@treasury.gov.za
🔒 Stay Alert. Stay Secure.
If you've received an RFQ from Koena.Nong@dcs.gov.za, verify it independently before responding. Cybercriminals often target suppliers in high-trust environments like government procurement.
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