Overview
Phishing is the practice of sending of sending fraudulent emails that pretend to be from reputable brands/sources, these emails are designed to steal personal information. This article will show you how to report these emails.
PhishForward
What is PhishForward?
PhishForward by Beauceron is a feature of Fleming’s email system that allows suspected phishing emails to be reported to IT staff for further investigation.
When to use PhishForward
If you suspect an email is a phishing attempt, use the PhishForward feature to report it!
Use these 7 red flags of Phishing as a guideline:
Red Flag #1 – Urgent or Threatening Language
Red Flag #2 – Requests for sensitive information
Red Flag #3 – Anything too good to be true
Red Flag #4 – Unexpected emails
Red Flag #5 – Information mistakes
Red Flag #6 – Suspicious attachments
Red Flag #7 – Unprofessional design
How to use PhishForward
There are two ways you can report a suspected Phish:
1. In Outlook, click on the ‘Report a Phish’ button. After making the report, the email is automatically deleted.
2. If not using Outlook, for example when on a mobile device, you can also forward the email directly to: phishreport@flemingcollege.ca
Using Outlook
When using Outlook to report a phish:
- Select the email in question.
- In the Home tab select Report a Phish.
- Select the reason for reporting the email and if you have interacted with the email:
- Note: You may optionally provide some additional information about why you think this email is a phish. E.g, Email requested sensitive information
- Select Report Email.
You will receive confirmation like this:
- Select Close and Delete. The email will be deleted from your Inbox.
That’s it! You’ve successfully reported a phishing attempt and removed the email. A member of the IT staff may contact you for further information or actions if deemed appropriate.
Thank-you!