Can someone help with a trace?

[newscott]

I'm trying to track someone down who uses a Yahoo email account.

I'm not sure if I'm doing this right but here is the IP I think:

72.85.147.130

Thanks.

If someone could give me some tips on tracking a Yahoo account I would appreciate it.

Thanks again!

[robocoder]

According to whois that IP is assigned to National Fire Protection (of Quincy, MA). Abuse contact info below:

NetRange: 72.85.147.128 - 72.85.147.143
CIDR: 72.85.147.128/28
NetName: VZ-NTNLFRPRTCTN-1
NetHandle: NET-72-85-147-128-1
Parent: NET-72-64-0-0-1
NetType: Reassigned
Comment:
RegDate: 2006-04-25
Updated: 2006-04-25

OrgAbuseHandle: VISAB-ARIN
OrgAbuseName: VIS Abuse
OrgAbusePhone: +1-214-513-6711
OrgAbuseEmail: [email protected]

OrgTechHandle: ZV20-ARIN
OrgTechName: Verizon Internet Services
OrgTechPhone: +1-703-295-4583
OrgTechEmail: [email protected]

[newscott]

That's great thanks! Is there a way to find the address or point of origin of an original Yahoo email?

[robocoder]

Realistically, no. Even if you request the intervention of the ISP and law enforcement, privacy laws and/or policy prevents them from disclosing this information to you. In addition, there may be technical limitations (e.g., availability and level of detail of logs; possibility of forged email headers; anonymizing proxy servers).