diff --git a/frappe/email/inbox.py b/frappe/email/inbox.py
index 9df4218d71..0ff3a4ddd8 100644
--- a/frappe/email/inbox.py
+++ b/frappe/email/inbox.py
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ def make_lead_from_communication(communication, ignore_communication_links=False
 	lead_name = None
 	if doc.sender:
 		lead_name = frappe.db.get_value("Lead", {"email_id": doc.sender})
-	if not lead_name and doc.mobile_no:
+	if not lead_name and doc.phone_no:
 		lead_name = frappe.db.get_value("Lead", {"mobile_no": doc.phone_no})
 	if not lead_name:
 		lead = frappe.get_doc({