Spy-Shop2024-03-19T16:15:25+02:00CR290VB Fingerprint Scanner Scam sent by email, is a fake tender!
The email reads:
The Department of Correctional Services lnvites your company to urgently submit a quotation for the supply and delivery of (CR290VB FINGERPRINT SCANNER)
Quantity: 50 units
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: CR290VB Fingerprint Scanner
CR290VB Fingerprint Scanner combines a fingerprint scanner and an ISO14443A compatible device.
CR290VB Fingerprint Scanner is a standalone fingerprint matcher and can do "Match on Device". Under the control of PC via USB interface, it captures a fingerprint image,
Email sender details: Godfrey GB. Mngomezulu <Godfrey.Mngomezulu@dcs.gov.za>
Cell: +27 65 726 6547
Tel: + 27 12 516 0265
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THE ABOVE EMAIL!
DO NOT PAY ANYONE or ANY COMPANY for the KJ827F Steel Wheelchair!
Do some research, like below:
Google search the product and you'll find one website with the product. Why only one?
Go to the website that has the product, find their contact number on the website: 073 572 7278 and 0875104513
Google search the numbers and you find another two businesses with these numbers.
Scams have already been reported!
DO NOT REPLY TO THE EMAIL!
DO NOT REQUEST QUOTES FROM ANYONE!
DO NOT PAY ANYONE ANY MONEY FOR THESE PRODUCTS!
Ask yourself: how is it possible there's only ONE supplier in South Africa selling this 'popular product'?
Why don't these websites selling these popular products have any social media pages?
Search the contact numbers, search for the products and you'll find the details!
Report the email to one of our friends below:
https://ispa.org.za/safety/report-cybercrime/
https://cybercrime.org.za/reporting
https://www.scamwatcher.com/scam/add
https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/cybercrime-investigations-in-south-africa/
PS: we have sent the details to both SIU and Carte Blanche, lets hope the can track their IP and cells asap!