Once the cybercriminals have gotten the stolen credentials, they will use it to hijack their victims' account and use them fraudulently. Therefore, Yahoo users who think they may have been tricked by a fake email are asked to change their password immediately.
A "Yahoo ATT Account Class Action Settlement" Scam Email
From: "Yahoo Mail" <gswinjurynrehab@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Yahoo/At&t Account Update
We have a new unified Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Dear Yahoo Mail User,
If you had a Yahoo/At&t account anytime in 2012 through 2016, a pending class action settlement may affect you.
Your At&t/Yahoo Mail version is outdated and has expired.
A Class Action Settlement has been proposed in litigation against Yahoo! Inc.
According to provision 18.1 of Terms and Conditions, At&t/Yahoo may at anytime terminate its services for accounts.
Visit ITS Help-Desk Here Update provision and accept our new terms and conditions.
Note: You can now apply for a cash payment of $100.Failure to comply Update within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation.
Thank you!
Yahoo! AT&T Mail team
For information about the Yahoo Class Action, go to the legitimate website: https://yahoodatabreachsettlement.com/