Report Phishing Button: Report suspicious emails as Phishing

Question

How do I report emails as Phishing in Outlook?

Answer

 

Phishing Emails   

You can report phishing emails with a couple easy clicks directly in Outlook (desktop application or the online version) using the Report Phishing button.  The Report Phishing button will submit the email to our phishing tools and return confirmation on the legitimacy of the threat.

If you do not see the button or where to locate it, follow these steps below.

Locating the Report Phishing Button in Outlook

  • Open the Outlook app on your desktop or through a web browser.
    • If using the simplified ribbon, there should be a red shield with an exclamantion point in it.phishing simplified ribbon view
    • If using the classic ribbon, icon is the same but bigger and says "Report" beneath it.report phishing

 

Report Phishing Emails in Outlook

  1. Open the Outlook app on your desktop or through a web browser.
  2. Click on an email to open it.
  3. Click Report then Report Phishing to report a suspicious email.
  • Simplified Ribbon
  • simple ribbon phishing button
  • Classic Ribbon
  • MacOS Desktop App

After the Report Phishing button is selected, you will receive a verification pop-up that the suspicious Email was sent for analysis.

report phishing

You can now click OK, the email should be removed from your inbox, and no further action is required from you. 

 

Note: For additional information on this topic please visit: Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook

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