Question posted by rsafari66 on September 9th, 2012

I Changed My Password And Lost My Contacts And Folders, Can I Retrieve Them

My emai was hacked a week ago. when I changed my password I lost my contacts immediately and since yesterday all my personal folders are gone. How can I fix the problem?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 9th, 2012 10:55 AM
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Go to this Yahoo page, and follow the instructions under "Resolution."


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