24 August 2026

SCAM ALERT: FRAUDULENT USE OF CETA BRANDING AND EMAIL SIGNATURES

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) has become aware of fraudulent emails being circulated by an unknown individual purporting to be a CETA representative.

The correspondence makes unauthorised use of CETA’s branding and email signature and contains information relating to purported summonses. The individual identifies himself as “Lesetsa Bopape” and uses the email address [email protected] in the fraudulent signature.

CETA confirms that the individual does not work for the organisation and has no affiliation or association with CETA. The summons-related correspondence is fraudulent and did not originate from CETA.

Stakeholders are urged to:

• Not respond to the emails or act on any instructions contained in them;
• Not click on links, open attachments or provide personal, banking or confidential information;
• Verify suspicious correspondence directly with CETA through its official contact details; and
• Retain and report the fraudulent correspondence rather than deleting it immediately, as it may assist with the investigation.

The matter has been escalated to CETA’s Information and Communication Technology Department for investigation and appropriate intervention.

CETA apologises for any confusion or concern caused by this fraudulent activity and urges stakeholders to remain vigilant.

For verification or to report suspicious correspondence, please contact CETA at [email protected].

Issued by:

Construction Education and Training Authority