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Old 10-07-2010, 12:14 PM
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that_guy (Tony)
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Is this real? Yahoo Spam

Ive just recieved 2 emails from apparent "yahoo security" saying that they will delete my account until i give them certain details... the thing is that it was in my spam folder... its really suspicious that yahoo would mark themselves as spams.. any way here is the email




Due to the congestion in all Yahoo! users and removal of all used Old and New Accounts, Yahoo! would be shutting down all used Accounts, You will have to confirm your E-mail by FILL IN all requested Information below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended within 48 hours for security reasons.The personal information requested are for the safety of your Yahoo! Account.

* Full Name: ......................
* Email: ............................
* Password: .......................
* Date of Birth: ..................
* Occupation : ....................
* Country Or Territory:........

After following the instructions in the sheet, your Yahoo! account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thank you for your usual co-operation.We apologize fo r the inconvenience.

Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before two
weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently.

NOTE: Your information will not be shared and your password is safe.

Sincerely,
Yahoo! Customer Care
Case number: 8941624
Property: Account Security


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