Warning to all service providers with regard to a scam
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) hereby warns service providers about a scam through which fraudulent orders are issued to them using the name of the DAFF.
The scam works as follows: Service providers are called by people who claim to be DAFF officials and are invited to submit quotations. These fraudsters then call service providers to inform them that their companies have been appointed to deliver goods and they have to sign and fax the appointment letter back to them as soon as possible because the goods are needed urgently.
The fraudsters encourage service providers to use certain manufacturers as they are the only manufacturers. These so-called manufacturers are part of the scam.
DAFF would like to inform service providers to be vigilant not to deliver any goods or transfer any payments to any supplier/manufacturer without confirming the authenticity of orders with the DAFF. Authenticity of orders can be confirmed through the following e-mail address, info.dscm@daff.gov.za. Service providers are encouraged to lodge a fraud complaint with the South African Police Service in cases where they are defrauded.
Service providers must also take note of the following communication issues:
The DAFF will, under no circumstances, use cellular phones as communication mediums with service providers but only landline telecommunication. The telephone number will start with 012 319. The official e-mail of the department will consist of the name of the official, followed by @daff.gov.za
Enquiries:
Ms Makenosi Maroo
Chief Director: Stakeholder Relations and Communications
Tel.: 012 319 6787
Cell: 072 475 2956
E-mail: MakenosiM@daff.gov.za
