Service providers are warned against an ongoing tender scam
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima is calling out to all service providers not to be lured into believing that for them to do business with the department, they are monies to be paid to upfront. In some instances, these fraudsters use fictitious letters of appointments and contracts supposedly from the department with a forged signature of the Head of Department.
The department is inundated with calls from service providers because they have been offered tenders by people claiming to be working for the department. The department wants to set the record straight once more, that no service provider is expected to pay any fee to be awarded a tender.
All tenders are advertised within the context of treasury regulations. Services providers and the public, are all warned to remain vigilant to the tender scams by fictitious officials and advised to report such matters to the nearest police station.
Enquiries:
Ben Bole
Cell: 071 566 1399
E-mail: msbole@nwpg.gov.za
