How to report mail as phishing in outlook

To report a suspicious email as phishing in Outlook, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Junk" button

1. Open the suspicious email in Outlook.
2. Click the "Junk" button in the top toolbar. It looks like a red "X" in a circle.
3. Click "Report Junk" in the dropdown menu.
4. Outlook will automatically move the email to the "Junk Email" folder and report it to Microsoft.

Method 2: Using the "Mark as Phishing" button

1. Open the suspicious email in Outlook.
2. Click the "Mark as Phishing" button in the top toolbar. It looks like a red flag.
3. Click "Mark as Phishing" in the dropdown menu.
4. Outlook will automatically move the email to the "Junk Email" folder and report it to Microsoft.

Method 3: Using the "Report Phishing" button

1. Open the suspicious email in Outlook.
2. Right-click on the email and select "Report Phishing" from the context menu.
3. Outlook will automatically move the email to the "Junk Email" folder and report it to Microsoft.

Additional tips:

• If you're using Outlook.com, you can also report phishing emails by clicking the "Report" button at the top of the email and selecting "Phishing" from the dropdown menu.
• If you're using Outlook on a mobile device, you can report phishing emails by long-pressing on the email and selecting "Report Phishing" from the context menu.
• Reporting phishing emails helps Microsoft's algorithms improve their ability to detect and block future phishing attempts.

Remember to always be cautious when opening emails from unknown senders, and never provide sensitive information (such as passwords or financial information) in response to an unsolicited email.