Question
How do I report a spam or phishing email?
Overview
Microsoft Outlook for Windows
There are two ways to report a phishing/spam email in Microsoft Outlook for Windows.
Option 1:
CTRL-ALT-F
- Highlight the spam or phishing message, then type CTRL-ALT-F to create a new message with the spam or phishing message attached.
- Send the new message to spam@mnsu.edu.
Option 2:
Report Message Button:
Another feature in Microsoft Outlook for Windows is the Report Message button in the Toolbar.
- Highlight the spam or phishing e-mail, then click the Report Message button.
- Select the appropriate category for the message (Junk or Phishing).
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Microsoft Outlook for macOS
There are two ways to report a phishing/spam email in Microsoft Outlook for macOS.
Option 1:
CTRL-CMD-J
- Highlight the spam or phishing message, then type CTRL-CMD-J to create a new message with the spam or phishing message attached.
- Send the new message to spam@mnsu.edu.
Option 2:
Report Message Button:
Another feature in Microsoft Outlook for macOS is the Report Message button in the Toolbar.
- Highlight the spam or phishing e-mail, then click the Report Message button.
- Select the appropriate category for the message (Junk or Phishing).
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MavMAIL / Office 365 Outlook Web Access
- Click on New Message and then drag the spam/phishing email to the body of the new email.
- Send it to spam@mnsu.edu.
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