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
    2016-05-16T19:41:35+00:00

    ' . All I want is the name of somebody that I can pay to send a "loaded" junk mail back to them Enough of this and they will be out of business. Phishing or scamming I would just like to send them a dose of their own medicine.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-02T11:30:20+00:00

    Hi kilkarneyknight,

    I understand that you would like to know what happens to an email once it was reported as Phishing. I know how important this must be on your end. Don't worry, let us help you with this.

    Please be informed that once an email has been reported as Phishing, this email goes to your Junk Folder and the email address automatically goes to your Blocked Senders List.

    Please let us know if you have additional questions.

    Thanks!

    I have tried many times to report unwanted embarrassing email without success. I am now desperate as the is affecting home life, I'm disabled with cancer and many serious health issues. the problem appears to originate from **** express in Canada who are using my email address, which stops me from blocking,they are also sending disgusting messages,via 50 different womans names per day, this is making it impossible to enjoy using my computer. 

    Many thanks

    Bill

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-18T13:12:58+00:00

    Hi Andrew,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community & sorry for the delay in response.

    For more information I suggest you to follow the below article & check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/outlook/abuse-phishing-junk-email

    Do let us know is you are facing any issues, we will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-03-16T18:29:54+00:00

    I could no agree more regarding giving a false sense something is being done by reporting phishing.  It appears I'm just phishing in wind. 

    Pitiful Outlook 1/10

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