report a fraudulent outlook.com account

Question

A friend had a fraudulent outlook.com account created by someone who used it to send out phishing messages. I received one of the messages, and interacted with the sender until it became obvious it was phony. How do I properly report this fraudulent account?

Answer 1

Hello,

Are you saying someone created an outlook.com account to impersonate your friend to conduct scam activities?

If so, report it here: https://msrc.microsoft.com/report/

Scroll down, and find the Outlook Spam section to report it.

Answer 2

To report a fraudulent Outlook.com account that has been used to send phishing messages, you can follow these steps:

1. Report the Email: If you received a phishing email, you can report it directly from your Outlook inbox. Select the suspicious email, then click on the Junk dropdown menu and choose Phishing. This will help Microsoft identify and take action against the fraudulent account.
2. Use the Microsoft Submission Portal: You can also submit the phishing email to Microsoft for analysis through the Submissions portal in Microsoft 365 Defender. This allows Microsoft to review the email and take appropriate actions.
3. Contact Microsoft Support: If you need further assistance or if the issue persists, you can contact Microsoft Support directly for help with reporting the fraudulent account and any related concerns.

By following these steps, you can help Microsoft take action against the fraudulent account and protect other users from phishing attempts.