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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Tender Involving Ncedile.Mdzanga@dcs.gov.za and Leon.Hofsta@dcs.gov.za
🚨 This is a fake tender scam designed to impersonate the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) of South Africa. Do not respond or send any documents, quotations, or goods.
🔍 Red Flags in the Message
| Unfamiliar domains/emails like Leon.Hofsta@dcs.gov.za | The name and address are often fake or spoofed |
| Urgent quote request for outsourced goods | This is a hallmark of tender fraud – urgency and flexibility are used to trap you |
| No official reference to legitimate tender platforms | Government departments publish tenders on www.etenders.gov.za |
| “Outsource the item” language | Public procurement regulations do not allow outsourcing in this informal way |
| Repeated use of Poyntons Building, Pretoria | This is commonly cited in many known tender scams |
🧠 How the Tender Scam Works
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You receive a fake RFQ via email (sometimes with impressive formatting).
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You're told you can "outsource" the goods (often specialized or obscure).
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A “preferred supplier” is introduced – part of the scam ring.
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You pay the supplier in advance – and they disappear.
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You’re left with a financial loss and no official recourse.
✅ What You Should Do Now
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❌ Do not reply or engage with the emails.
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📞 Verify with DCS directly:
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Official number: +27 12 307 2000
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Website: www.dcs.gov.za
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📄 Report the scam:
🛡️ How to Identify a Legitimate Tender
| Posted on etenders.gov.za | Sent to random email addresses |
| Comes from @dcs.gov.za with verified contacts | Spoofed or fake email addresses |
| Requires compliance documents but no outsourcing | Encourages you to find someone to fulfill it |
| No rush or “immediate” language | Always urgent with pressure tactics |
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