Report to Yahoo
Last updated September 18, 2026
The short answer
Report Yahoo phishing with the Spam button, and the Report Abuse form
Yahoo does some of the work for you. It checks incoming mail for suspicious signals. When it thinks a message is phishing it puts an alert at the top of the inbox, with a red exclamation mark beside the sender.
What they handle
- Phishing emails arriving in Yahoo Mail
- Yahoo or AOL accounts sending spam or scams
- Accounts impersonating someone or harassing them
- Fake sites imitating the Yahoo sign-in page
How to file a report
- 1
Use the Spam button and pick a reason
In Yahoo Mail, open the message, click Spam and select the reason that fits. The reason is what routes it.
- 2
Use Report Abuse for a Yahoo or AOL sender
If the phishing came from a Yahoo or AOL account, the Report Abuse function is the right route. It also covers impersonation and harassment.
- 3
Do not reply or click
Yahoo asks you not to respond or click links in a suspected phishing message. Report it as spam or delete it.
- 4
Use the government reporting tool if you lost money
Yahoo points people in the US who lost money to a guided reporting tool for government agencies.
What you'll need
- The sending address
- The message itself, before you delete it
- The amount and method, if you paid
What to expect
Reports feed Yahoo's filtering and action against the sending account. A red exclamation mark next to a sender is Yahoo's best guess that it is phishing, not a guarantee either way.
Frequently asked questions
Yahoo flagged an email with a red exclamation mark. Is it definitely a scam?
Not definitely. Yahoo describes it as its best guess that the message might be phishing. Treat it as a reason to slow down rather than a verdict.
Company guide
Yahoo scams
Knowing which scam you were hit by makes the report better. This is how scams impersonating Yahoo actually work, what the company will never ask you for, and the warning signs to recognise next time.
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