Sending a Message as an Attachment (Spam, Phishing, or for Verification)

If you received an email message to your UCCS email account that you suspect is:

• Spam
• Phishing
• Or are unsure if it is a legitimate UCCS email

You can attach the message as an attachment and send it to UCCS OIT at [email protected] for further review.

• In certain cases, OIT may also request an attached copy of an email for troubleshooting purposes not related to the above

Table of Contents

Option One - Outlook 2016

Step 1: Find the Message to Attach and Forward as Attachment

• In the message window, click the Other Actions (...) menu and press Forward as Attachment
• Note: If you do not see Forward as Attachment, please proceed with Option Two instead
  • Your version of Outlook 2016 may be out-of-date. Please contact OIT if you'd like assistance updating Microsoft Office

Step 2: Send the email to [email protected]

• The message is now attached
• Please include any other relevant information ("Suspected Spam/Phishing", "Is this a real UCCS email?", etc.)
• Press Send

Option Two - Outlook 2013 through Outlook 2016

Step 1: Find the Message to Attach

Step 2: Click New Email

• Arranging the windows side-by-side may be helpful
• Click and drag the message to attach over to the new email window and let go

Step 3: Send the email to [email protected]

• The message is now attached
• Please include any other relevant information ("Suspected Spam/Phishing", "Is this a real UCCS email?", etc.)
• Press Send

Option Three - Outlook 2010 through Outlook 2016

Step 1: Click New Email

Step 2: Attach Message through Insert Menu

• Press the Insert menu
• Press Outlook Item
• Find the message of interest and press OK to attach it to the message

Step 3: Send the email to [email protected]

• The message is now attached
• Please include any other relevant information ("Suspected Spam/Phishing", "Is this a real UCCS email?", etc.)
• Press Send