I received notice that someone is seeking my Yahoo account information. Why?

Did you receive a notice from Yahoo saying that someone is requesting information related to your account? If so, it means Yahoo! Inc. received legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order) from a private party or a government entity requiring us to disclose information about your account.

Yahoo sent the notice because we respect your (and all users') rights and privacy. It is Yahoo! Inc.'s policy to explicitly notify users about third-party requests for their information prior to disclosure, and thereby provide them with an opportunity to challenge the request. In some cases, Yahoo may be prohibited by law from providing such notice, and in exceptional circumstances Yahoo may elect not to provide notice (e.g., imminent threats of life).

These email notices are designed to provide transparency that empowers you the user to challenge a request for data. As such, a notice from Yahoo will never ask for your personal information or require you to sign in to obtain more information. If you received an email notice purportedly from Yahoo that asks for this type of information, it is likely a scam. Do not provide the requested information. Instead, flag it to us in Yahoo Mail as a phishing scam.