How to identify fake "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" emails

What kind of email is "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification"?

After reviewing this "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" email, we determined that it is spam. This fake message is presented as a sent document notification from SharePoint. The goal of this spam campaign is to lure recipients into visiting a phishing website and disclosing their private information.

"SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" email scam overview

The spam email with the subject "Document Delivery Notification" (may vary) is disguised as an alert from SharePoint. It notifies the recipient of a sent file and details it as a four-page Microsoft Word document. It must be emphasized that the claims made by this email are false, and this mail is not associated with SharePoint or its developer – the Microsoft Corporation.

The phishing website promoted by this campaign was down during analysis. However, this could be fixed in possible future releases (i.e., emails will redirect to a functional webpage). This site likely targeted account log-in credentials. Phishing sites operate by recording provided data and sending it to scammers.

The dangers of unauthorized access differ depending on the cyber criminals' modus operandi and the type of account compromised. Work accounts are often targeted with the goal of infecting the corporate network with malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

Stolen accounts (particularly emails) may be leveraged to gain access to connected accounts/platforms/services, such as file transferring, cloud storage, project collaboration, messaging, social media, social networking, entertainment, e-commerce, online banking, and so on.

Scammers can steal the account owner's identity and request loans or donations from accounts/platforms/services, endorse scams, and spread malware by sharing malicious links or files. Hijacked finance-related accounts can be used to make fraudulent transactions and online purchases.

In summary, victims of scam emails like "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" can experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

If you have already entered your log-in credentials into a phishing webpage/file – immediately change the passwords of all potentially exposed accounts and contact their official support.

Phishing spam campaign examples

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Commonly targeted information includes log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, and financial data. It must be mentioned that spam emails are used to facilitate various scams and are not limited to phishing. This mail is also utilized in malware distribution.

Due to how widespread spam mail is and how well-crafted it can be – we strongly advise vigilance with incoming emails, DMs/PMs, SMSes, and other communications.

How do spam campaigns infect computers?

Spam campaigns proliferate malware by distributing infectious files as attachments or download links. These files come in various formats, such as documents (Microsoft Office, Microsoft OneNote, PDF, etc.), executables (EXE, RUN, etc.), archives (RAR, ZIP, etc.), JavaScript, and others.

Merely opening a virulent file can be enough to trigger malware download/installation. However, certain formats require additional user interaction. For example, Microsoft Office files need users to enable macro commands (i.e., content/editing), while OneNote documents require them to click on embedded links or files.

How to avoid installation of malware?

We recommend exercising caution with incoming communications (e.g., emails, PMs/DMs, SMSes, etc.). Attachments or links present in suspicious mail must not be opened, as they can be deceptive or proliferate malware.

It must be mentioned that malicious software is not distributed exclusively via spam campaigns. Therefore, we advise vigilance when browsing, as the Internet is full of fake and dangerous content.

Another recommendation is to download only from official and trustworthy sources. Additionally, all programs must be activated and updated using functions/tools provided by genuine developers, as illegal software activation ("cracking") tools and third-party updaters may contain malware.

It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus installed and kept up-to-date. Security programs must be used to run regular system scans and to remove active and potential threats. If you've already opened malicious attachments, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate infiltrated malware.

Text presented in the "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" spam email letter:

Subject: Document Delivery Notification

SharePoint

Document Delivery Notification
Secure file transmission completed successfully

A new document has been securely delivered to ********

Document Details
Document Size 24 KB
Number of Pages 04
Reference Number 3608-1773927354184
Document Type Scanned DOCX
Received & Processed 12/13/2025 12:38:31 a.m.
Source ********

PREVIEW DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT

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This document is securely stored and will be available for 30 days. Never share your login credentials or document links with others.

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Quick menu:

• What is "SharePoint Document Delivery Notification" phishing email?
• Types of malicious emails.
• How to spot a malicious email?
• What to do if you fell for an email scam?

Types of malicious emails:

Phishing Emails

Most commonly, cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick Internet users into giving away their sensitive private information, for example, login information for various online services, email accounts, or online banking information.

Such attacks are called phishing. In a phishing attack, cybercriminals usually send an email message with some popular service logo (for example, Microsoft, DHL, Amazon, Netflix), create urgency (wrong shipping address, expired password, etc.), and place a link which they hope their potential victims will click on.

After clicking the link presented in such email message, victims are redirected to a fake website that looks identical or extremely similar to the original one. Victims are then asked to enter their password, credit card details, or some other information that gets stolen by cybercriminals.

Emails with Malicious Attachments

Another popular attack vector is email spam with malicious attachments that infect users' computers with malware. Malicious attachments usually carry trojans that are capable of stealing passwords, banking information, and other sensitive information.

In such attacks, cybercriminals' main goal is to trick their potential victims into opening an infected email attachment. To achieve this goal, email messages usually talk about recently received invoices, faxes, or voice messages.

If a potential victim falls for the lure and opens the attachment, their computers get infected, and cybercriminals can collect a lot of sensitive information.

While it's a more complicated method to steal personal information (spam filters and antivirus programs usually detect such attempts), if successful, cybercriminals can get a much wider array of data and can collect information for a long period of time.

Sextortion Emails

This is a type of phishing. In this case, users receive an email claiming that a cybercriminal could access the webcam of the potential victim and has a video recording of one's masturbation.

To get rid of the video, victims are asked to pay a ransom (usually using Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency). Nevertheless, all of these claims are false - users who receive such emails should ignore and delete them.

How to spot a malicious email?

While cyber criminals try to make their lure emails look trustworthy, here are some things that you should look for when trying to spot a phishing email:

• Check the sender's ("from") email address: Hover your mouse over the "from" address and check if it's legitimate. For example, if you received an email from Microsoft, be sure to check if the email address is @microsoft.com and not something suspicious like @m1crosoft.com, @microsfot.com, @account-security-noreply.com, etc.
• Check for generic greetings: If the greeting in the email is "Dear user", "Dear @youremail.com", "Dear valued customer", this should raise suspiciousness. Most commonly, companies call you by your name. Lack of this information could signal a phishing attempt.
• Check the links in the email: Hover your mouse over the link presented in the email, if the link that appears seems suspicious, don't click it. For example, if you received an email from Microsoft and the link in the email shows that it will go to firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0... you shouldn't trust it. It's best not to click any links in the emails but to visit the company website that sent you the email in the first place.
• Don't blindly trust email attachments: Most commonly, legitimate companies will ask you to log in to their website and to view any documents there; if you received an email with an attachment, it's a good idea to scan it with an antivirus application. Infected email attachments are a common attack vector used by cybercriminals.

To minimise the risk of opening phishing and malicious emails we recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows. 

Example of a spam email:

What to do if you fell for an email scam?

• If you clicked on a link in a phishing email and entered your password - be sure to change your password as soon as possible. Usually, cybercriminals collect stolen credentials and then sell them to other groups that use them for malicious purposes. If you change your password in a timely manner, there's a chance that criminals won't have enough time to do any damage.
• If you entered your credit card information - contact your bank as soon as possible and explain the situation. There's a good chance that you will need to cancel your compromised credit card and get a new one.
• If you see any signs of identity theft - you should immediately contact the Federal Trade Commission. This institution will collect information about your situation and create a personal recovery plan.
• If you opened a malicious attachment - your computer is probably infected, you should scan it with a reputable antivirus application. For this purpose, we recommend using  Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.
• Help other Internet users - report phishing emails to Anti-Phishing Working Group, FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, National Fraud Information Center and U.S. Department of Justice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why did I receive this email?

Regardless of any individualized or otherwise relevant information that spam emails may include, these messages are not personal. Cyber criminals distribute this mail by the thousands with the hopes that at least some recipients will fall for their scams.

I have provided my personal information when tricked by this spam email, what should I do?

If you have provided your log-in credentials – change the passwords of all potentially compromised accounts and inform their official support without delay. However, if you have disclosed other private information (e.g., ID card details, passport scans, credit card numbers, etc.) – immediately contact the appropriate authorities.

I have read a spam email but didn't open the attachment, is my computer infected?

Reading an email does not pose an infection threat; devices are compromised when malicious attachments or links are opened/clicked.

I have downloaded and opened a file attached to a spam email, is my computer infected?

Whether the system was infected might depend on the format of the opened file. Executables cause infections almost without fail (upon being opened). However, some formats – such as documents – may require additional actions (e.g., clicking embedded content, enabling macros, etc.) to initiate infection processes.

Will Combo Cleaner remove malware infections present in email attachments?

Combo Cleaner can scan systems and remove all manner of threats. It can detect and eliminate most of the known malware infections. Remember that performing a full system scan is essential since sophisticated malicious programs usually hide deep within systems.