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University of California, Berkeley’s Commitment to Supplier Worker Health and Safety

In alignment with the UC's Commitment to Worker Health and Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic, UCB Supply Chain Management is committed to sustainable procurement practices revolving around tangible goals based on economic, social, and environmental impacts of its supply chain. We are also committed to driving improvement in the social and environmental performance of both the management and operations across our supply base while collaborating with our suppliers to improve our extended supply chains’ health and safety.

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Unauthorized Purchases

Fraud Schemes Target University Suppliers

Suppliers at University of California campuses have been experiencing fraudulent purchase order activity. These involve purchase orders and requests for quotes that purport to originate from the University, but are in fact fraudulent. Common traits of these fraudulent emails include:

  • Poorly written emails with grammatical errors
  • Sender’s email address or website link are not authentic to the university
  • Shipment to non-university address is requested
  • A request to open a line of credit on behalf of the university

Rarely, if ever, will UC Berkeley initiate a purchase by requesting a quote through email without providing:

  • A valid UCB purchase order
  • A UCB delivery location
  • A UCB department contact name and phone number

UCB values the partnership and important role our suppliers play in the success of the University and we are actively working with law enforcement to investigate any illegal activity.

If you have further questions or any doubts regarding the legitimacy of a purchase or quote request, please contact our Help Desk at bearbuyhelp@berkeley.edu or (510) 664-9000 opt. 1,2.

Additional information regarding purchase fraud can be found on the FBI website. Please visit the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) if you wish to file a formal complaint.