Saphokazi.Mpetsheni@dcs.gov.za

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🚨 Summary

A fraudulent tender scam is being circulated using the email address:

📧 Saphokazi.Mpetsheni@dcs.gov.za

At first glance, this looks like a legitimate Department of Correctional Services (DCS) email — BUT IT IS NOT. It is likely a spoofed or fake address used to impersonate the DCS and trick businesses into fake procurement deals.

🚩 Common Red Flags in These Fake “Immediate Inquiry” Emails

❌ Tactic Used🚨 Why It’s Suspicious

“Immediate RFQ or Urgent Inquiry”	Pressure tactics are a common hallmark of scams
Claims to be DCS procurement	Legitimate tenders go through official DCS channels or eTenders portal
No reference to official DCS website	Real bids always link to www.etenders.gov.za
Requests quotes for unrelated items	Tactics used to encourage reselling from their fake “supplier”
Often leads to fake purchase orders	These are used to trick you into pre-purchasing from a scammer

🔍 How the Tender Scam Works

You get an email that appears to be from DCS.
It contains a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for items like beds, biometric scanners, etc.
You’re told you don’t need to be in that product scope — just send a quote.
Once you send your quote, they issue a fake Purchase Order (PO).
They direct you to buy from a “preferred supplier”, who is part of the scam.
You pay the supplier, and then — they disappear.

🛑 What to Do Now

✅ Do NOT respond to or engage with the email

Delete the message and report it immediately.

✅ Check legitimacy of any DCS or government tender:

Go to: https://www.etenders.gov.za
Contact the DCS head office directly at:
☎️ +27 12 307 2000
🌐 www.dcs.gov.za

✅ Report the scam:

National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
Cybercrime reporting via SAPS

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself and Your Business

Verify email domains – All government departments use .gov.za, but scammers can spoof these too.
Do not buy from third-party suppliers without vetting.
Check RFQ reference numbers on the eTenders Portal.
Search the contact person’s name on LinkedIn or DCS staff lists — many are faked.

✅ Real DCS Procurement Guidelines

All official bids and tenders are published on etenders.gov.za
DCS does not allow unsolicited quotations or “any supplier can apply” language.
Legitimate communication comes through @dcs.gov.za, but always verify by phone.