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⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fake DTIC Tender — “RFQ for Laminating Machine”
Have you received an email from MMakgalemane@thedtic.gov.za or referencing Balebogeng Berend about an urgent quote for an XTC900 Laminating Machine? This is a tender scam, and you should not engage or submit any quotation.
🚩 Red Flags in the Message
| You're told you don’t need to specialize in the product | Real government tenders are awarded based on supplier capability and registration on the CSD — not on your ability to “find a supplier.” |
| Use of Unverified Contact (Bberend@thedtic.gov.za) | No public records or staff listings confirm this email. Scammers often spoof or create fake similar-looking emails. |
| Pressure to respond urgently | This is a classic manipulation tactic used to stop you from verifying the opportunity. |
| Unusual Product (XTC900 Laminating Machine) | This obscure product name is commonly used in other known scams — likely fictitious or misrepresented to confuse recipients. |
| Phone and Cell Numbers Not Listed Publicly | Fake tenders often include random phone numbers that don’t appear on official DTIC platforms. |
🧠 Scam Method Explained
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You get an RFQ asking for a quote on a product you don't sell.
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You're told it's okay to outsource — this tricks you into finding and working with a fake "recommended supplier."
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Once you submit your quote, you may be "awarded" the tender.
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The scammers ask you to pay the supplier upfront or pay for delivery.
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The "supplier" disappears with your money — and you're left with the loss.
✅ How to Verify a Real DTIC Tender
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📌 Go to www.etenders.gov.za or www.thedtic.gov.za
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📞 Call DTIC directly using verified numbers only from their website.
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🧾 Ensure you are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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📧 Government departments will never tell you to source a product you don’t specialize in.
📢 What To Do If You Received This Email
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Do not reply or send a quotation.
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Report the email to:
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fraud@treasury.gov.za
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cybersecurity@csirt.gov.za
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Inform your staff and business networks.
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Block and mark the sender as spam.
⚠️ REMEMBER
“If a government tender sounds too easy or too rushed — it’s probably a scam.”
Stay alert. If you’d like, I can also help you design a fraud-awareness poster or email to warn your staff or partners.
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