Unlocking your Yahoo account is generally free. Yahoo does not charge users to regain access to their accounts. If you are asked to pay to unlock your Yahoo account, it is likely a scam. Here are the steps to unlock your account:
Steps to Unlock Your Yahoo Account
Go to Yahoo Sign-in Assistant: Visit Yahoo Sign-in Assistant.
Enter your Yahoo email address: Enter the email address associated with your Yahoo account and click Continue.
Verify your identity:
Recovery phone number or email: Yahoo will send a verification code to your recovery phone number or email address. Enter the code to verify your identity.
Security questions: If you have set up security questions, you may be asked to answer them.
Reset your password: Once you have verified your identity, you can reset your password.
Sign in with a new password: After resetting your password, you should be able to sign in to your account.
Additional tips
Update recovery information: After regaining access, make sure to update your recovery email and phone number to avoid problems in the future.
Enable 2-Step Verification: For added security, enable 2-Step Verification in your account settings.
Avoid scams
Official Yahoo Channels: Use only official Yahoo channels to recover your account. Be wary of third-party services that claim to unlock your account for a fee.
Phishing scams: Beware of phishing scams that claim to be from Yahoo and ask for personal information or payment.
How much does it cost to unlock your Yahoo account?
If you encounter any issues during the recovery process, you can visit the Yahoo Help Center for additional support.
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