536573 – Microsoft Teams: Report a Suspicious Call in Microsoft Teams

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Microsoft Teams now includes a capability that lets users flag calls they believe are unusual or suspicious. When a call is reported, the signal helps Microsoft strengthen security measures and reduce future unwanted or malicious call activity. This feature empowers users to actively contribute to real-time threat detection, enhancing organizational safety.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-12-04

updated:
2025-12-05

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If users are not trained on how to effectively use the new reporting feature, they may misreport calls, leading to unnecessary investigations and confusion.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-introduces-suspicious-call-reporting/

Increased IT Workload
Without proper preparation, the influx of reports from users may overwhelm IT support teams, causing delays in addressing legitimate issues and impacting overall service quality.
   - roles: IT Support, Security Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-introduces-suspicious-call-reporting/

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IT Security**

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