Learn how to spot and report a phishing email! 🐟

If a message appears suspicious, it likely involves phishing. Learn how to spot a phishing email and how to report it.

Nevertheless, if you suspect its authenticity, refrain from interacting with any embedded links or provided contact numbers. Instead, seek alternate methods to directly contact the company or individual:

Visit the company's official website to obtain verified contact details. Utilize your web browser to search for the site or manually input the address if confident in its accuracy.
Employ alternative communication avenues to verify the sender's legitimacy. For instance, if you receive a suspicious email, consider using another method such as calling or texting the sender directly using their known contact information to confirm the message's authenticity. This approach helps mitigate risks associated with fraudulent correspondence.

Before taking action on an email first inspect the following:

Sender Identification: Review the sender's name and email address. Is it someone you recognize?
Spelling and Format: Check for proper spelling and formatting in the sender's name and email address.
Subject Line Evaluation: Assess the urgency conveyed in the email's subject line.
Attachment Expectation: Were you anticipating an attachment from the sender?
Direct Communication: If you believe you recognize the sender, consider reaching out to them directly via phone call.
Timing Consideration: Did the email arrive at an unusual hour? Does it align with your expectations?
Language and Grammar: Note any spelling errors or grammatical issues, common in phishing attempts.
Request Analysis: Determine if the email prompts you to take immediate action, such as responding, clicking a link, or viewing an attachment.
Hyperlink Scrutiny: Before clicking or tapping links, identify them. Hover over links on desktop to preview the URL. On mobile, long tap to reveal the destination. Evaluate if the link seems suspicious.

Report Suspicious Emails:

Report Message via Outlook desktop application
Report message via Outlook on the Web