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Old 09-14-2008   #1
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When i logged on to yahoo mail, it wanted to verify a email address, (that i didn't create) but it was my email address! (which i verifyed mine about 4 monthes ago) I feel wierd
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Hey Sega,

Yeah, that can definitely be a creepy feeling. Do NOT reply to that message, send a separate message directly to Yahoo customer service and make sure you include the message that was sent to you. They should be able to identify the validity, or check out where it is originating from.

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well, ill let you see what it says:


You recently added a new email address to your Yahoo! account, or initiated verification of an existing email address. To verify that you own this email address, simply click on the link below.

Verifying your email address ensures that you can securely retrieve your account information if your password is lost or stolen. You must verify your email address before you can use it on Yahoo! services that require an email address.

For your security, please keep your email address information up-to-date. If this information changes, you can always update it by signing in to you Yahoo! account and changing it from the "My Account" area.

(Shows my E.A.)

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Hey Sega,

My previous advice stands, these guys are getting slicker and slicker at looking like the real thing. Best thing to do is contact Yahoo on your own, and make sure it is from them. DO NOT CLICK on the link or reply to that message.

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Once again, Im on in!
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