Microsoft KB Archive/930167

= How to report a phishing Web site =

Article ID: 930167

Article Last Modified on 10/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Internet Explorer 7
 * Windows Live Toolbar
 * MSN 9.2 Premium Internet Software

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to report a phishing Web site.

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To report a Web site that you suspect is a phishing Web site, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
 * 2) On the Tools menu, point to Phishing Filter, and then click Report This Website.
 * 3) Select the language that is used on the Web site.
 * 4) Select the I think this is a phishing website check box.
 * 5) Click Submit.

To report a Web site that is flagged as suspicious and that you believe is a phishing site, click report this website in the Windows Internet Explorer 7 warning message.

For more information about the Internet Explorer 7 anti-phishing filter, visit the following Web sites:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/online/phishing_filter.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/protect

If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud, visit the following Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/phishingrespond.mspx

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