Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminals Home Categories Scamming Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminals 13 13 1.52K 0 8y ago 2017-12-08T14:26:21-05:00 8y ago 2017-12-08T14:27:14-05:00 Online Threat Alerts The telephone number 855-447-0296 is currently being used by cybercriminals to trick Yahoo users into calling it. If potential victims call the same telephone number they will be asked for their email account credentials (usernames and passwords) and may also be asked for credit card and other sensitive information. And, once the cybercriminals have gotten their victims' account and personal information, they will use it to hijack their accounts and use them fraudulently. A Sample of a Fraudulent Email Asking to Call 855-447-0296From: "EMAIL SECURITY" <01718039.DCC9B9557CD39E4F7449D1agtdddhkkui@shleevqaxge.com>Date: November 15, 2017 at 12:36:56 PM ESTSubject: Account CancelationWe Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo AccountLogin Has Occurred On 11/10/2017 @ 9:38 AMFrom IP: 34.26.95.326 Geo: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Email Security Department855-447-0296Yahoo users who have already received the phishing email messages, and who have followed the instructions in them, are asked to change their Yahoo account passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked by cybercriminals and used fraudulently. And, if they gave out their credit card information, they asked to contact their bank for help. They should let their banks know that they were tricked by a phishing email and unknowingly gave their credit card information to cybercriminals. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. 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Enter comment post here 13an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Mansfield, Ohio, United StatesThese people ask for $500 to "encrypt" your computer in order to avoid a cyber threat.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 10, 2018 at 1:07 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by CybercriminalsinfoDo not believe them, it is a lie.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 21, 2017 at 8:45 AM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesI got this email this morning:"We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/18/2017 - 5:23 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 20, 2017 at 4:59 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Irvine, California, United StatesI got the same email in my Yahoo SPAM directory.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 20, 2017 at 12:03 AM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by CybercriminalsinfoHere is another scam:"From: "Yahoo Accounts" <04708962.599437C172AEDC377497B6amdgiivcnqewye-zsdxevvlmjzrpw.com>Date: December 8, 2017 at 10:54:49 AM ESTSubject: Alert Call nowWe Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/7/2017 - 7:33 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Portland, Oregon, United StatesMessage below rec'd today. Did not call:"Yahoo Mail Security <22667086.CD27334612DE96F3B2F139alpyoeawwew -viuczptqmjl.com>We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/18/2017 - 5:23 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Mansfield, Ohio, United StatesThese people ask for $500 to "encrypt" your computer in order to avoid a cyber threat.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 10, 2018 at 1:07 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by CybercriminalsinfoDo not believe them, it is a lie.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 21, 2017 at 8:45 AM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesI got this email this morning:"We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/18/2017 - 5:23 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 20, 2017 at 4:59 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Irvine, California, United StatesI got the same email in my Yahoo SPAM directory.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 20, 2017 at 12:03 AM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by CybercriminalsinfoHere is another scam:"From: "Yahoo Accounts" <04708962.599437C172AEDC377497B6amdgiivcnqewye-zsdxevvlmjzrpw.com>Date: December 8, 2017 at 10:54:49 AM ESTSubject: Alert Call nowWe Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/7/2017 - 7:33 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM by Do Not Call 855-447-0296 - the Number is Being Used by Cybercriminalsan anonymous user from: Portland, Oregon, United StatesMessage below rec'd today. Did not call:"Yahoo Mail Security <22667086.CD27334612DE96F3B2F139alpyoeawwew -viuczptqmjl.com>We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account on Your ComputerLogin Has Occurred on 12/18/2017 - 5:23 AM ESTFrom IP: 34.125.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern RussiaIf This Was Not You Please Call the Yahoo Security Team(Be at your computer)1 855-447-0296"