The instructions below include how to report emails in Outlook on your computer and mobile device.
Reporting Suspicious Emails in Outlook
What Is Changing?
The Outlook Report > Report phishing option shown below will no longer be available.
When Should I Use Phish Alert?
Use the Phish Alert button whenever an email:
- Looks suspicious
- Requests passwords or sensitive information
- Contains unexpected links or attachments
- Appears to be a phishing attempt
Do not click links or open attachments before reporting the email.
Reporting an Email with Phish Alert
Step 1: Select the Email
Open Outlook and select the suspicious email.
Step 2: Select Phish Alert
Click the Phish Alert button in Outlook.
Step 3: Confirm the Report
A panel will open asking if you want to report the email.
Click Phish Alert again to submit it.
Step 4: Success
A confirmation message will appear indicating that the email was successfully reported.
Click OK to close the window.
Reporting a Suspicious Email in Outlook Mobile
Step 1: Open the Email and Select More Options
Open the suspicious email in the Outlook mobile app and tap the ... menu.
Step 2: Select Phish Alert
Tap Phish Alert from the available actions.
Step 3: Confirm the Report
Review the email details and tap Phish Alert to submit the email.
Step 4: Report Complete
The email has been successfully submitted to the security team.
Tap OK to close the confirmation message.