How to Report a Phishing Email in Outlook 

Purpose: Quickly report suspected phishing so security teams can investigate and protect the organization. 

Before you begin: Do NOT click any links or open attachments in the suspicious message. 

Steps 

  1. Open Outlook andlocatethe suspicious message in your inbox or other folder.
  2. Select (click) the email so it is highlighted or opened in the reading pane.
  3. Report using one of these methods (choose whichever is availableinyour Outlook view):
    • Toolbar: Click the Report Phish (or Report → Phishing) button on the Outlook ribbon/toolbar.

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  • Message icon: Click the Report Phish icon at thetop-rightof the message window or reading pane.

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  1. Confirm the action if prompted. 
  2. After reporting, the message willbedeleted.

 

You just have reported a phishing email!