Supplier scams
If you receive an email from UQ, make sure it's genuine UQ correspondence before clicking a link or opening an attachment.
Scam emails can sometimes be difficult to spot. Here are some things to look for to verify genuine UQ correspondence:
- The sender’s email address contains uq.edu.au – hover over the sender’s email address and the ‘Reply-To’ address to check.
- Dates are displayed as dd/mm/yyyy.
- The purchase order:
- contains consistent formatting throughout
- includes reference to terms and conditions
- does not include signatures
- includes a UQ delivery address.
Suspected fraudulent emails
If you suspect you have received a fraudulent email:
- don't open the attachment
- don't respond to the sender
- notify us by emailing suppliers@uq.edu.au and attaching the suspect email
- delete the email immediately.
UQ is not responsible for fraudulent third-party activity.
If you're unsure about a request for quote or purchase order, please email suppliers@uq.edu.au or a known UQ contact.