Using the “Report Phishing” Button
The purpose of the Report Phishing button is to allow SCCCD users to report suspicious
emails that make it through to your inbox. Messages reported through the “Report
Phishing” button will be analyzed and, if confirmed as a phishing message, can be
safely quarantined and removed from other district mailboxes.
When to Use the Report Phishing Button
Click the Report Phishing button if you believe you have received a phishing email or any
potentially dangerous email. The phishing email you report will be automatically deleted from
your inbox and forwarded to the IS department for analysis. The Report Phishing button should
only be used to report emails you believe may potentially contain malicious content. Do not use
the Report Phishing button to report spam or marketing emails.
How to Use the Report Phishing Button
For Outlook users (Windows and OS X), the Report Phishing button will appear at the
top of your Outlook client (see below).
For Outlook over the web users (Windows and OS X), the Report Phishing button is
called “Phish Alert” button will appear under the (ellipse) icon to the right of the
message (see below).
To report an email as a phishing email:
1.
Click the Report Phishing button while the email is open.
2. A prompt will ask you if you want to report the email as a phishing email. Click
Yes if you’d like to report the email, or click No to not report the email.
3.
If you click Yes, the email is removed from your inbox. The email will be
evaluated and if it is legitimate, it will be returned to your inbox. If it is
determined to be a phishing email, it may be removed from all user SCCCD
email inboxes.
Getting Help and Additional Information
SCCCD users are the first and best line of defense to protect against dangerous phishing emails.
Avoid clicking on links, calling phone numbers provided in unsolicited emails, or sending cash or
gift cards to anyone in response to an unsolicited email that requests immediate actions. A list
of cybersecurity and data protection tips can be found on the SCCCD portal.
Please call or e-mail your local helpdesk with any questions or concerns you may have.
