Scam Defense

How to Whitelist Scam Defense for Yahoo Mail


On the Web

Add us as a contact first!
Go to Yahoo Mail and sign in.
Click the Contacts iconAdd a new contact
Enter hello@scamdefenseusa.comSave

Then, create a persistent filter:
SettingsMore SettingsFiltersAdd new filters

  • Filter name: “Scam Defense”
  • From: hello@scamdefenseusa.com
  • Move to folder: Inbox → Click Save

On the App

Currently, Yahoo Mail does not allow you to whitelist contacts from the mobile app or mobile website.

We HIGHLY recommend you follow these steps from a computer ASAP.

If you can’t, follow these instructions when our email is in your spam inbox:

  1. Open the Yahoo Mail app → tap the ≡ menu → Spam
  2. Select a Scam Defense email → tap MoveInbox

If you are unable to whitelist Scam Defense from your Yahoo Mail desktop website, please let us know.
Need help? Email us: hello@scamdefenseusa.com