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Do Not Call 1-855-707-0817 - it is a Fake Yahoo Support Telephone Number

1-855-707-0817 is a fake "Yahoo Support Team" customer service telephone number. The fake support number is being used by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into calling it. If potential victims call the number, the cybercriminals will ask them for their Yahoo account credentials(usernames and passwords). If the requested information is given to the cybercriminals, they will use it to gain access to their potential victims' account, hijack and use them fraudulently.

The cybercriminals may even ask their potential victims to give them remote access to their computers. If they do so, the cybercriminals will secretly steal their personal or even financial information from their computers. Or, silently use their computers to commit other cybercrimes.

A Fake "Yahoo Support Team" Email

From: "Alert" <49761829.CECCB0F29409EF5FFFBFC5oybpgomzclvmptkw @pfxsestnaxvlbtwp.com>

Date: 6 March 2018 at 2:49:28 am AWST

Subject: Your Account Has Been Hacked Call Now

You need to call now 1 855-707-0817

We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Yahoo Account

Your Computer and your Private Information Is At Risk

Login Has Occurred on 3/5/2018 @ 5:41 AM EST

From IP: 33.124.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern Russia

If This Was Not You Please Call Yahoo Support

1 855-707-0817

Online users who have already called the fake technical support number and who have been tricked by the cybercriminals are asked to change their passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.

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