How Do I Report a Phishing Email?

What is a Junk or Spam message?

Spam, or junk mail, is unsolicited email send in bulk often for commercial purposes. 

What is Phishing?

Phishing is the practice of tricking users into giving up their usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal information. Phishing emails will try to get you to click on links that take you to fake websites, including sites that mimic legitimate businesses that you use.

How to Report Phishing

Use the Report Message option in Outlook to report suspected phishing messages. Once reported, the Abnormal AI service will assess the message.

Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook | Microsoft Support

If you are unable to locate the Report Phishing option, forward the email to phishreports@lasalle.edu.

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