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Supplier Fraud Update

Dec 1st, 2025 | Posted In : Fraud Alerts 
Recent example of a fake purchase order

Recent example of a fake purchase order, with a non-U of T shipping address

Suppliers should be aware of potential fraud activity requesting the delivery of goods to a non-University of Toronto location.

What to look for

  • Fake email
  • Non-U of T shipping address
  • Requesting open line of credit
  • Poorly written, bad grammar

Suspected Fraud

Suspected fraud attempts should be reported immediately to your local law enforcement. In addition, if your organization has been the victim of fraud involving the University of Toronto, please notify Procurement Services by emailing purchasing.help@utoronto.ca.

For additional information and resources, visit the Anti-Fraud Centre website:

https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

Examples of fake email addresses

purchasing@utoronto-ca.co; accountpayable@utoroto.com; procurement@utoronto-ca.com; purchasing@untoronto-ca.com; purchasing@untoronto-ca.com; purchasing@utoroto.com; purchasingdept@unuitoronto.ca; uoftprocurement@outlook.ca; accountpayable@utoronto-ca.co

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