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Reporting a Phishing Email in Outlook

If you receive a suspicious email, report it to Information Technology Services (ITS). Please do not respond to it, download any attachments, or click on any links.

Outlook users can report suspected phishing emails to ITS using the Microsoft Report button directly from their Outlook mailbox. This feature automatically forwards a complete copy of the email to the Cyber Operations Center for investigation and response.

If you have questions about the suspected phishing email, contact ITS Support at 703-993-8870 Live Chat.

Remember, George Mason University will never ask for your Patriot Pass password or Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes in an email or phone call!

Reporting a Phish Using Outlook Web

Option 1

  1. Right-click the phish in your inbox
  2. Select ‘Report’ in the pop-up box
  3. Select ‘Report phishing’
screenshot showing the Report phishing option within Outlook on the Web by right clicking the email

Option 2

  1. Click on the phish in your inbox
  2. Select the ‘Report’ drop-down in the top navigation bar
  3. Select ‘Report phishing’
screenshot showing the Report phishing option within Outlook on the Web by clicking the Report button in the navigation bar

Reporting a Phish Using Outlook Desktop Client

Option 1

  1. Right-click the phish in your inbox
  2. Select ‘Report’ in the pop-up box
  3. Select ‘Report phishing’
screenshot showing the Report phishing option within the Outlook desktop client by right clicking the email

Option 2

  1. Click on the phish in your inbox
  2. Select the ‘Report’ drop-down in the top navigation bar
  3. Select ‘Report phishing’
screenshot showing the Report phishing option within the Outlook desktop client by clicking the Report button in the navigation bar

Option 3

  1. Click on the three dots in the corner of the email window  
  2. Select the ‘Report’ in the pop-up box
  3. Select ‘Report phishing’
screenshot showing the Report phishing option within the Outlook desktop client by clicking the three dots in the corner of the email window

Reporting a Phish Using Outlook Mobile Application

Option 1

  1. Click on the phish to view the email contents
  2. Select the three dots at the bottom of the mobile device
    screenshot showing how to access the Report phishing option within the Outlook the mobile app by clicking the three dots at the bottom of the screen
  3. Scroll down and select the ‘Report phishing’ option
screenshot showing how to access the Report phishing option within the Outlook the mobile app after clicking the three dots at the bottom of the screen

Option 2

  1. Touch and hold the phish in your inbox
  2. Select ‘Report phishing’ in the pop-up box
screenshot showing how to Report phishing option within the Outlook the mobile app by holding down the email and selecting Report phishing

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