Reporting phishing helps Gmail improve its filters and protect other users from similar threats. Gmail often automatically filters such emails to the spam folder, but reporting ensures further analysis.
If you accidentally interacted with a phishing email, consider updating your passwords and reviewing your Google account’s security settings immediately.
If you accidentally interacted with a phishing email, consider updating your passwords and reviewing your Google account’s security settings immediately.
To report phishing in Gmail, follow these steps:
On Desktop:
On Desktop:
- Open the Email: Log into Gmail and open the suspicious email (do not click on any links or download attachments).
- Access More Options: Click the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner of the email.
- Report Phishing: From the dropdown menu, select “Report phishing”.
- Confirm Report: A confirmation popup will appear. Click “Report phishing” to submit it to Gmail.
On Mobile:
- Open the Email: In the Gmail app, open the phishing email.
- Tap More Options: Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
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Report Phishing: Choose “Report phishing” from the menu.