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Sending a Message as an Attachment (Spam, Phishing, or for Verification)
Sending a Message as an Attachment (Spam, Phishing, or for Verification)
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Option One - Outlook 2016

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

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  • 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    • Your version of Outlook 2016 may be out-of-date.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]

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  • 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

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Step 2: Click New Email

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  • 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]

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  • 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

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Step 2: Attach Message through Insert Menu

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  • 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]

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

The UCCS IT Help Desk highly recommends upgrading Office 2010 to either Office 2013 or Office 2016 to ensure functionality. To upgrade to a newer version of Office, please contact the UCCS IT Help Desk at 719-255-3536 or email [email protected]

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Attaching Spam as an Attachment for Outlook 2016 (Windows)

Step 1: Create a New Email

Start a new email within Outlook.
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Step 2: Drag Spam/Phishing Email and Drop in New Email

Drag the Spam/Phishing email from your list of emails and drop it into the new email. Address the email to [email protected] and put Reporting Spam/Phishing as the subject.
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Step 3: Send the Email

Finally you should see the email you made with the spam/phishing email in the Attached section.  You are then ready to press Send and send the email.
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Attaching Spam as an Attachment for Outlook 2010 & 2013 (Windows)

Step 1: Create a New Email

Create a new email and address it to [email protected] with the subject of SPAM Email.

Step 2: Attaching the Email

Click on the Attach Item icon and choose Outlook Item from the drop down.

Step 3: Insert Item

In the Insert Item window, find the email you would like to attach. Below the OK button ensure that it is send as attachment. Click OK.
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Step 4: Send the Email

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