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โ ๏ธ Tender Scam Alert: Fake RFP from Malindi.T@dbe.gov.za
If youโve received an unsolicited email from Malindi.T@dbe.gov.za requesting your company to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) โ proceed with caution. This message is a fraudulent tender scam impersonating the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
๐จ What the Scam Email Looks Like
Subject: Request for Proposal โ DBE Project
From: Malindi.T@dbe.gov.za"A request for proposal (RFP) business document that announces a project, describes it. For the Bid documents respond 'YES' if interested."
It may also mention that full tender documents will be sent after you confirm interest.
๐จ Why This is a Scam
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The message is vague and unprofessional, lacking proper grammar and project details.
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There is no official project description, tender reference number, or legitimate contact info.
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Responding โYESโ may trigger further phishing attempts or malicious attachments.
โ Common Red Flags
| Unclear project description | Real tenders specify scope, budget, and requirements. |
| Email urges โquickโ response | Scammers use urgency to pressure victims. |
| Not listed on etenders.gov.za | All legitimate government tenders are published there. |
| Uses a spoofed government email | It may appear real but is either fake or hijacked. |
๐ก๏ธ What You Should Do
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Do not reply to the email โ even with "YES"
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Verify tenders on https://www.etenders.gov.za
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Call the Department of Basic Education directly using verified numbers
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Report the email to your IT department and SAPS Cybercrime Unit
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๐ Stay Alert
Scammers are exploiting official-looking email addresses to deceive businesses. The Malindi.T@dbe.gov.za RFP is not legitimate. Always verify tenders independently and never send sensitive company documents without confirmation.
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