Verification of yahoo mail information

Please I need your help. The following is an email I received through my yahoo account. I need to know if I am to verify this information or is this I hoax? Please let me know at mestrada100266@yahoo.com THANKS


Full ViewWarning!: Verification Alert!!! (KMM69467VL0558KM)
From: Yahoo Account Services US <mailbot@yahoo.com> Add to Contacts
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Dear Valued Member,

Due to the congestion in all Yahoo!users accounts, Yahoo! would be shutting down all unused accounts. In order to avoid the deactivation of your account, you will have to confirm your e-mail by filling out your Login Info below by clicking the reply button. The personal informations requested are for the safety of your Yahoo Account. Please FILL IN all requested informations.

Username: ............................................
Password: .............................................
Date Of Birth: ........................................
Occupation: ...........................................
Country Of Residence: ...........................


After you must have followed the instructions in the sheet, your Yahoo! account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thank you for your usual co-operation. We apologize for any inconvenience.



Yahoo! Customer Care
Case number: 8941624
Property: Account Security
Contact date: 01-17-2010