Warning: false tenders making the rounds
Make sure the order is from Mogale City.
A warning has been issued to all service providers to not fall victim to a recent scam that hit Krugersdorp businesses.
“Mogale City Local Municipality would like to warn service providers against a fraudster scamming unsuspecting businesses claiming to act on behalf of the municipality. The fraudster, who is posing as a municipal official in our Supply Chain Management Division, is issuing false letters of appointment to service providers,” a statement on Mogale City’s website read.
The false letters, according to Mogale, contain:
• Mogale City Local Municipality’s name, logo, false email address and contact numbers,
• Notifies service providers that tender RFQ F (R) 11/2015 for manhole covers has been awarded to them without them having submitted a quotation;
• The letters further advice service providers to buy those covers from A-to-Z Covers.
According to Mogale’s website, the division did not issue this quotation nor did they issue any appointment letters for this tender.
Remember that no tender or quotation can be awarded without a bid or quotation process being followed, they said.
“All official quotations are advertised on Mogale City’s website.”
Service providers are requested not to deposit any money into private bank accounts “as Mogale City never charges a deposit on the award of a quotation.”
The municipality further urged possible service providers to not deliver any goods without an official order.
“Mogale City Local Municipality condemns such illegal activities and encourages service providers who have already paid the fraudster to immediately contact the nearest police station,” the statement warned.
If you have more information about this fraudulent activity, contact the News on 011 955 1130.
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