If you think you've received phisher e-mail, you may save someone more
gullible from becoming a victim by reporting it to the legitimate company being
imitated and to the proper authorities.
- Send the fraudulent message with its original header to the
company that's been misrepresented The company may have a special
e-mail address to report such abuse. For example, if you received phisher
e-mail from a fake "MSN," you would send it to abuse@msn.com. (And don't forget to type the
e-mail address yourself.)
- Report the phishing scam by sending the e-mail message
with its original header to:
How to report a suspect e-mail message with its original
header
Buried in the header of an e-mail message is information that technical
experts require to flush out a thief; without it they may be unable to pursue an
investigation. Find out how to
report a suspect e-mail message by sending its full header.
