# How to Report Suspicious Emails in Outlook

Stay Safe – Report Phishing Emails

If you receive a suspicious email, you can quickly report it using the Report Message button in Outlook.

Reporting suspicious emails helps protect everyone at Warragul Regional College.

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Report Email in Outlook Desktop App

Step 1 – Open the Suspicious Email

Click once on the email you think may be suspicious.

• Outlook inbox with suspicious email selected.

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Step 2 – Click the “Report” Button

At the top of Outlook, click:

Report → Phishing

• Outlook ribbon showing the Report button.

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Step 3 – Confirm the Report

A confirmation box may appear.

Click Report Phishing.

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Step 4 – Email is Sent to Microsoft for Analysis

The email will be:

• Removed from your inbox
• Sent to Microsoft for review
• Used to improve spam and phishing protection

✅ You’re done!

• Success confirmation message.

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Tips to Stay Safe

✅ Do not click suspicious links

✅ Do not open unexpected attachments

✅ Double-check sender email addresses

✅ When unsure, report the message

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Need Help?

If you are unsure whether an email is safe:

• Report the message using the steps above
• Contact your IT support team at it@wrc.vic.edu.au

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Microsoft Reference

Official Microsoft Guide:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-office-365/submissions-outlook-report-messages