or is someone trying to get personal information from me?
2007-07-20 22:19:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I noticed that it comes from cheetahmail which is Experians a survey company so are they working for Yahoo or themselves?
2007-07-20 23:43:53 · update #1
It`s a scam, once they get your id into yahoo they will be ableto access other things, steer clear, i`ve deleted mine. Also yahoo have been going more than a year check some of top contributors on leader board...
2007-07-20 22:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got a "prize" from Yahoo Answers for having a certain amount of points earned. It was a cup with "Yahoo Answers" (or something like that on it)....lol...and yes they ask you for your address so they can mail it to you. So, it might not be a scam. But if you still aren't sure, email Yahoo Answers and ask them, before you give out any personal information.
Oh and another thing: that was like six months ago, and I've never had any problems with any spam or spyware stuff because of it.
2007-07-20 22:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of people have received this e-mail, and there seems to be some confusion as to whether or not it's for real, or it's a scam... i've taken the chance and given my details...
some people are saying that they've had prizes off yahoo before, so i'm willing to believe that this is genuine. and i've also heard that it might be a t-shirt that we are getting - but that might all depend on which level u are on.
2007-07-20 22:27:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called Phising. In computing, phishing is a criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. eBay and PayPal are two of the most targeted companies, and online banks are also common targets. Phishing is typically carried out by email or instant messaging, and often directs users to give details at a website, although phone contact has been used as well. So NEVER trust them...Yahoo have your personal details and they wouldn't ask them or send you mail or email in case it gets encrypted...
2007-07-21 01:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s a scam
tell yahoo look at the name of the parsons
2007-07-20 22:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by now_girl_04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SCAM for sure, now these guys operate in the guise of Microsoft.... just delete those mails without even bothering to open them... you were doing well without that prize , you will continue to do well with it.... :)
2007-07-20 22:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by food4lion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about it Yahoo have your details>ITS A SCAM
2007-07-20 22:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by yaboo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam, never give out personal details to anyone.
2007-07-20 22:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. someone wants personal info. Scam, don't fall for it. Cheers man!
2007-07-20 22:23:58 · answer #9 · answered by †100% Angel† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
S C A M
Have you reported it to Yahoo? They dont need your details as they already have them!
2007-07-20 22:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by ♥*´M`*♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋