When phishing scams are reported to Outlook what happens to them?

Anonymous
2013-08-15T03:33:40+00:00

I reported two phishing scams to Outlook by clicking on the drop down "report phishing scam" in the Outlook mail app. Where does the phish e-mail go and is it reported to the genuine company, in this case a bank? Also, why can't a suspicious e-mail be forwarded to a reporting agency without opening it and exposing my computer and possibly my contact list to the bad guys?

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Anonymous
2016-08-28T22:07:02+00:00

Hi,

To block a specific sender, you can find the instructions by clicking this link. This should help in getting your query solved.

Regards.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-03-09T11:53:44+00:00

    That is not a helpful response.

    It would be helpful if it actually explained HOW TO "Look at your email header then find hosting and domain provider and report them"

    If people already knew how to do all that, it is unlikely they would bother to post here.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-03-01T15:37:39+00:00

    "First, once an email address is reported, we have to conduct a thorough investigation regarding the reports being sent."

    The above is a lot of what our USA cousins would call something starting with B and ending with t. See below for what actually happens:

    First, once an email address is reported, we ignore it which encourages these scammers to to continue their activities. Then we have a cup of coffee :)

    Anyone disagree?

     

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-30T11:50:00+00:00

    Hi Alan,

    To help you resolve the issue, we recommend that you follow the steps provided here.

    Feel free to write to us if you face any issues related to Windows.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-21T01:38:26+00:00

    This is a Microsoft failure.

    The answer must come Microsoft directly.

    Suggest stop talking to yourselves and demand a answer with a solution direct from Microsoft

    Stop Stalling Microsoft.  Fix it.

    I cant find the block sender option in the new upgrade!  Help

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