Introduction
This article provides instructions on how to report phishing or spam emails by using the “Report Message” button in Outlook. This is a change from the previous process where emails were forwarded to “stop-spoofing@indstate.edu”.
Steps
1. Select the suspicious email: Do not click on any links or download any attachments in the email. Simply open it to view the contents.
2. Click on the “Report Message” button: This button is located in the top ribbon of your Outlook application. Depending on your version of Outlook this button may look different.
If you are using Classic Outlook or if the application is not maximized, you may need to click the “…” button in the ribbon to see the report option.
New Outlook:
Classic Outlook:
3. Choose Report Type: After clicking on the “Report Message” button, a drop-down menu will appear with the following options: Junk, Phishing, Not Junk, Options, and Help. Select the option that best fits the message you are reporting.
New Outlook:
Classic Outlook:
4. Confirm your report: A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm your report. Click “Report” to finalize the process.
Note: Email can also be reported from the Outlook app for iOS or Android.
Outlook for iOS:
Conclusion
After your email has been reported it will be moved to your junk folder and sent to the security team for review. If we determine that the email is phishing or spam we will reply to you with a verdict. Remember, do not click on any links in the email or respond to it until you hear back from the security team. Thank you for helping keep ISU secure!