How to Report Phishing or Junk Emails in Microsoft Outlook

Shows users how to report phishing emails and spam in Outlook on desktop, mobile, and the web.

Microsoft Outlook includes a built-in Report feature that allows you to report suspicious or unwanted email directly from your inbox.

Which option should I choose?

• Report Phishing: Use this when an email looks suspicious or appears to be trying to steal passwords, personal information, or other sensitive information.
• Report Junk: Use this for unwanted or spam email that does not appear to be a phishing attempt.

Tip: If you are unsure whether a suspicious message is legitimate, avoid clicking links, opening attachments, or replying to the message.

Outlook Desktop App

1. Select the email you want to report.
2. At the top of Outlook, locate the Report button with the shield icon.
3. Click the drop-down arrow under Report.
4. Select:
   • Report Phishing for a suspicious or potentially malicious email.
   • Report Junk for spam or unwanted email.

Where to find it:
The Report button appears as a shield icon in the toolbar near the reply controls.

Outlook on the Web

1. Open or select the email you want to report.
2. Click the Report button on the toolbar.
3. Select:
   • Report phishing
   • Report junk

Where to find it:
The Report button appears as a shield icon in the toolbar near the reply controls.

Outlook Mobile App

1. Open the email you want to report.
2. Tap the three dots (...) in the bottom-right corner of the message.
3. Scroll through the menu if necessary.
4. Tap:
   • Report Phishing for a suspicious email.
   • Report Junk for spam or unwanted email