Why am I receiving email to an address similar to my own?
3 Answers. The most likely answer is that you have been Blind Carbon Copied(Bcc) on the email. Usually this happens when the sender is actually addressing the party in the To: address, but would like you to see the information without the To: party knowing that you were included on the email.
Do dots mean anything in email addresses?
If someone accidentally adds dots to your address when emailing you, you’ll still get that email. For example, if your email is [email protected], you own all dotted versions of your address: [email protected].
What do you do when you receive an email that isn’t yours?
If you’re not sure what to do with mail that isn’t yours, it’s probably easier than you think to get rid of it legally. All you need to do is write “RETURN TO SENDER” on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox.
Why are there dots in my Gmail address?
Dots in a Gmail address don’t matter While some e-mail providers allow for address variations using dots, Google has decided to ignore periods in its users’ e-mail addresses altogether. Translation: Any combination of your e-mail address and those little dots is sent to the exact same inbox. You own all dotted versions of your address.
Do you put dot or period in e-mail address?
When you give someone your e-mail address, do you spend a significant amount of time detailing every single character—all the way down to the dot or period mark? Unfortunately, it’s all for naught. While some e-mail providers allow for address variations using dots, Google has decided to ignore periods in its users’ e-mail addresses altogether.
What to do if you get mail from someone else?
If you get someone else’s mail, check the reasons below to get help. If the sender added dots to your address, you’ll still get that email. No one else sees your emails, and no one can take your account. For example, if your email is [email protected], you own all dotted versions of your address:
Is it possible to have different e-mail addresses in Gmail?
Unfortunately, it’s all for naught. While some e-mail providers allow for address variations using dots, Google has decided to ignore periods in its users’ e-mail addresses altogether. Translation: Any combination of your e-mail address and those little dots is sent to the exact same inbox. You own all dotted versions of your address.