Be cautious about giving out your credit card numbers, Social Security number, bank account numbers, driver license number, and passwords. Never include this information in an email, which is generally not secure. Be suspicious of any company that asks for this information in an email or instant message. Most legitimate companies will never ask you to confirm sensitive data in an online form or in an email, and will instead use conventional mail when requesting this information.
Yahoo! will never ask you for your password in an unsolicited email or phone call. And we'll never ask you to send your password or credit card information by email.
Don't fall for spam tricks
Spam — also called junk or unsolicited mail — is more than just annoying. It can separate you from your money, and lead to more and more spam in your inbox. To protect yourself and your privacy, never respond to unsolicited email. Don't follow a spam email's instructions to reply with the word "remove" or "unsubscribe" in the subject line or body of the message unless you trust the source. Never click on a link or web address in a spam email, even if the email tells you that's how to unsubscribe. Don't sign up with sites that promise to remove your name from spam lists.
Keep your Yahoo! account information current
Make sure your Yahoo! account is updated with your current contact information. If you are the victim of a phishing scam for your Yahoo! account password, you'll need to verify your account information to regain access and ensure a speedy recovery.
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