To ask the sender if it's legitimate (Only if you know them)
or download any attachments from that email.
"I received a suspicious email with the subject line 'Download File APr2021v15.0.0.41_DownloadPirate.' It appears to be a phishing attempt or contains a malicious download. I have not clicked any links. Please let me know if I should delete it or forward it to the security team for analysis." Download File APr2021v15.0.0.41_DownloadPirate....
"Hey, I noticed you sent an email with the subject 'Download File APr2021v15.0.0.41.' That link looks like it might be a security risk or malware. I’m not going to open it, and you might want to run a virus scan on your computer just in case your account was compromised." To report it to your IT/Security department
If you are looking for a professional "good text" to respond to this or alert others, here are a few options based on your goal: To warn a colleague or friend To ask the sender if it's legitimate (Only
immediately if you weren't expecting a file from this person.
"Hi [Name], I just got an email from you about a 'DownloadPirate' file. The subject line looks a bit strange—did you mean to send this, or was your email possibly hacked? I'm holding off on opening it until I hear back from you." Please let me know if I should delete
Even if the name looks familiar, the actual email address might be "randomletters@suspicious.com."