Broadcast Time: 17:15 Date: September 24, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Public Advisory: University of Toronto Students Targeted in Phishing Scam The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a phishing scam targeting University of Toronto students. It is reported that: students at the University of Toronto have received fraudulent emails appearing to be from the University of Toronto the email stressed that outstanding tuition fees needed to be paid immediately or else they would lose access to academic services recipients are provided with an email address and instructed to send a bank e-transfer The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit is advising the public to be aware of the following red flags that can indicate fraud:  emails that appear to come from university staff but request payment to personal or non-university email accounts pressure to send large sums of money quickly, with threats of losing admission or housing requests for payment by Interac e-Transfer follow-up emails demanding additional payments once the first transfer is made To avoid being a victim of fraud, remember that: universities will never request tuition payments via personal email accounts or third-party services such as Outlook, Gmail, or Hotmail always verify payment requests directly with your school’s financial services office using official contact information from the university’s website if you receive a suspicious email, do not click links, download attachments, or send money report suspicious emails to your university’s I.T. and/or security department if you have already sent money, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to police The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit encourages students to remain vigilant, especially at the start of each academic term when fraudsters often target those making tuition and housing payments. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Laura Brabant for Detective David Coffey University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

Broadcast Time: 17:15 Date: March 21, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Homicide Investigation, Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area, Victim: Mario Ferreira, 60 UPDATE: Man Arrested Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Case #: 2025-584004 Published: Friday, March 21, 2025, 4:56 PM The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a Homicide investigation.  On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., emergency services responded to a call in the Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area. It is reported that: the victim was located laying on the ground with visible injuries officers began lifesaving measures  the victim was pronounced deceased on scene The victim has been identified as Mario Ferreira, 60, of Toronto. See previous news release . Watch the media conference . On Friday, March 21, 2025, Adimabua Chukwuka, 31, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with: First Degree Murder He is scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. in room 105. Toronto Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation. This is Toronto's 5th Homicide of 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Sergeant Trevor Grieve University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

Broadcast Time: 13:45 Date: March 21, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Homicide Investigation, Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area, Victim: Mario Ferreira, 60 Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Case #: 2025-584004 Published: Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:05 PM The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a Homicide investigation. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., emergency services responded to a call in the Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area. It is reported that: the victim was located laying on the ground with visible injuries officers began lifesaving measures  the victim was pronounced deceased on scene The victim has been identified as Mario Ferreira, 60, of Toronto. Officers immediately commenced an investigation and obtained video footage of the area. It was discovered that: the victim was laying on a bench in the area of 6 Queen's Park Crescent the suspect approached the victim with an object and assaulted him, the assault is believed to be unprovoked the suspect then fled the area on foot The suspect is described as male, medium to large build, approximately 200 lbs., with a black beard and black hair in short dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a beige camouflage short sleeve shirt, black pants, black shoes, and a black and blue backpack. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him, please call 911 immediately.  Images of the suspect have been released.  This is Toronto's 5th Homicide of 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Sergeant Trevor Grieve University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

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Meet Falcon, Your Campus Comfort Companion Providing comfort and calm to the University of Toronto community. Falcon supports the U of T community through class visits, group sessions, and one-on-one wellbeing check-ins. Use the form below to request a visit. Request a Visit with Falcon Here Frequently Asked Questions Is this a therapy dog or a service dog? Falcon is a trained and certified Emotional Support dog. Unlike a personal service dog, who require non-interference while working, Falcon is happy to be pet, and his work and training is focused more on interaction and sociability. What kind of dog is Falcon? How old is he? Falcon is a Dutch Shepherd, who was a rescue adopted at five months old. As a Dutch Shepherd, he is smart and full of love and energy, and currently weighs 72 pounds (32 kgs). He turned two years old on July 19th, 2025. Who can book a visit with Falcon? Students, staff and faculty are all welcome to book a visit with Falcon. He is available for one on one sessions, departmental visits, greetings at parties, club meetings and more. Where do visits take place? Visits can be made anywhere on campus that is dog-friendly (e.g. common spaces, lobbies, outdoor spaces). Falcon and his handler cannot visit individual residence rooms. How long is a typical visit? 30 minutes. Who is Falcon’s handler? Falcon’s owner and handler is Staff Sergeant Steven Moore, an award-winning member of the Campus Safety team. He has over fifteen years of experience working with dogs and is passionate about supporting the U of T community. Is the dog hypoallergenic? No, Falcon is not hypoallergenic. He is groomed daily however and does not eat any peanuts to accommodate visitors who may have nut allergies. I’m afraid of dogs—can I still visit the campus safety office? All are welcome to visit the Campus Safety office. While Falcon is at the Campus Safety office he will always be on his leash and accompanied by his handler. Can I bring a friend with me? Individuals and groups are all welcome to visit with Falcon. When booking time with Falcon, please provide a rough estimate of the number of people in attendance. Exact numbers are not required, but an approximation is appreciated to prepare for visits. What if I need to cancel or reschedule? That’s ok! Please try to give us a minimum of 24 hours notice if possible. Can I pet Falcon? Petting Falcon is encouraged! Can I bring a treat for Falcon? No. Falcon has his diet and we ask visitors to please refrain from providing or sharing any human or dog food with him. Is the dog trained? Yes! Falcon received his Emotional Support Dog Certification and has been trained extensively to be obedient, gentle and non-reactive to loud noises, startles and unexpected interactions. Can I talk to someone about how I’m feeling during my visit? If you are experiencing stress and anxiety, a visit with an emotional support dog like Falcon can be a great comfort. Can I drop in to the Campus Safety office to visit Falcon without booking ahead? Yes! However, we cannot guarantee that Falcon will be present, as he may be out on a visit with his handler. Booking ahead is encouraged to avoid disappointment. Email S/Sgt Steve Moore

Welcome to the Fraud Prevention Hub The University of Toronto is committed to fraud prevention education and support for members of our community who are targeted or fall victim to fraudsters and scammers. This page is intended to serve as an education hub for fraud prevention. You can find information about active types of frauds and scams, strategies and tips to prevent yourself from falling victim to a fraud or scam attempt, and resources that are available to you to report a fraud or to seek support if you suspect you are being targeted. As with many safety concerns, knowledge is power. Educating yourself about the types of scams and frauds that are out there and how these frauds are perpetrated is one of the best ways to prevent yourself from falling victim to them. FRAUD CAMPAIGNS Fraud Prevention & Resources Types of Frauds and Scams GO Fraud Prevention Tips GO Social Media Safety Tips GO Targeted by a Fraud or Scam? GO Toronto Police Fraud Resources GO The Phish Bowl Something smelling phishy? Did you know that the University’s Information Security team maintains an up-to-date list of email phishing scams which target the U of T community? If you’ve received an email to your personal or work account that you’re not sure about, take a look at Information Security’s “Phish Bowl” by clicking the button below. You should also report suspicious emails using the U of T Report Phishing button . Take Me to the Phish Bowl DOWNLOADS Download fraud brochures in multiple languages! GO