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Posted on Apr 7, 2012
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Hi, I'm using the Classic version and I git an email saying    ''  Due to the congestion in all Yahoo! Accounts, Yahoo! is upgrading its servers and needs verification of both premium and free accounts for security reasons. We are sending this e-mail to you so that you can verify and let us know if you still want to use this account.'' 

 

This came straight to my Spam, which is never the case when Yahoo sends things. So, is it me or there is something fishy in this email?

 

Thanks, guys!
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Posted on Apr 7, 2012 in response to MarijaB
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 I received the same message (see following) and "clicked here".  I received a warning about phishing, so I closed everything.  I don't know if this is legitimate and don't know what to do.  I don't want to have my account closed.  Please let me know what to do.  Thanks.  SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Customer,

Due to congestion in all Yahoo! Mail user accounts, there shall be a removal exercise of all used and unused Yahoo! Accounts. Yahoo! Inc would be shutting down several accounts.

You will have to confirm your Yahoo! account. So you are required to logon to your Online Yahoo! Account with the provided link below. 

http:www.mail.yahoo.com/userupdate/memberverification/129394/users/newcode=..............2011accountconfirmation/validating For immediate access, please click here to validate your account:

NB: Failure to to update your Yahoo! account will result to a permanent closure. 


 Thank you for being a loyal Yahoo! Mail user.

We hope you enjoy the newest version of Yahoo! Mail. 

David McDowell
Senior Director
Yahoo! Mail Product Management
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Posted on Apr 9, 2012 in response to MarijaB
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 Hi All,

Looks like a phishing scam. If Yahoo! sends you email directly, you should see a Y! icon next to the email in or Inbox. This 'verifies' that it came from Yahoo!

Here's an article that will tell you more.

Why do I see a purple Y! next to certain messages in my Inbox?

Let everyone here know if this helped or solved your issue.

Matt
Posted on Apr 11, 2012 in response to Matta
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THIS IS NOT SOLVED!! 
Posted on Jan 14, 2013 in response to MarijaB
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I received an e-mail saying I needed an update for member verification for account confirmation.  I do not understand.  Supposedly my att.net user account will be discontinued if I don't update.  Please advise.
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