How to Stop Phishing Emails in Outlook

To stop phishing emails in Outlook, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Identify the Message, Account, and Destination

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick Outlook Workflow

First, click Settings (gear icon from top right). Next, choose Mail > Junk email, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Stop Phishing Emails in Outlook

1. Click Settings (gear icon from top right)
2. Choose Mail > Junk email
3. Click "Save" and monitor if the issue will persist
4. Go to the Microsoft Defender portal → User reported settings
5. Test the mailbox in Outlook on the web to determine whether the issue is server-side or limited to the local profile

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

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WPS Office does not replace the Outlook or Exchange mailbox control required for stopping phishing emails in Outlook. Complete the mailbox, delivery, account, or server action in Outlook or the Microsoft 365 portal.

While you work on stopping phishing emails in Outlook, WPS Office provides a free Microsoft Office-compatible workspace through Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation, and PDF. It opens and saves common DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF files in a familiar interface, so related local work can continue without waiting for the Microsoft-side issue to be fixed.

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Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account, app, and file owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I click Settings (gear icon from top right)?

Click Settings (gear icon from top right). The available Send to OneNote behavior depends on Outlook and OneNote versions. Test one message first, then confirm whether each selected email creates a page or combines content.

What should I check after I choose Mail > Junk email?

Verify sender, recipients, sent date, subject, body, attachments, and the destination notebook or section. Confirm the account type, product version, ownership, and permissions before assuming the control is unavailable.

What result should I expect after I click "Save" and monitor if the issue will persist?

Not every Outlook voting or actionable-message workflow prevents a later change. The sender must use the capabilities supported by that message type or form. Keep the relevant backup or confirmation until you have checked the result.

How can I confirm that the steps to stop phishing emails in Outlook worked?

Test the mailbox in Outlook on the web to determine whether the issue is server-side or limited to the local profile. Reopen the affected app or portal and confirm that the expected status persists.