Reporting Spam/Phishing in Outlook

Spam and phishing emails are a common problem for Outlook users. These types of emails can be dangerous as they often contain malicious links or attachments that can harm your computer or steal your personal information. In this article, we will discuss how to report spam and phishing emails in Outlook.

Identifying Spam/Phishing Emails

Before reporting an email as spam or phishing, it is important to identify whether it is actually spam or phishing. Here are some signs to look out for:

The email is from an unknown sender
The email contains suspicious links or attachments
The email asks for personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers
The email has a sense of urgency or pressure to act quickly

If you receive an email that exhibits any of these signs, it is likely spam or phishing and should be reported.

Reporting Spam/Phishing Emails

Reporting spam and phishing emails in Outlook is a simple process. Here are the steps to follow:

Select the email you want to report as spam or phishing.
Click on the "Junk" dropdown menu in the top toolbar.
Select "Report as Junk" to report the email as spam or "Report as Phishing" to report it as phishing.
If you selected "Report as Phishing," you will be prompted to confirm that the email is indeed a phishing attempt.
Once you have confirmed, the email will be moved to your Junk folder and reported to Microsoft.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips to help you avoid spam and phishing emails:

Be cautious when opening emails from unknown senders.
Do not click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources.
Use a spam filter to automatically detect and block spam emails.
Keep your antivirus software up to date to protect against malicious software.

Conclusion

Reporting spam and phishing emails in Outlook is an important step in protecting yourself and your computer from potential harm. By following the steps outlined in this article and being cautious when opening emails, you can help keep your inbox safe and secure.