Why do I get so much junk mail (that isn't even addressed to me)?

[Balli]

I have notice that in recent months that I am getting a LOT of junk mail that isn't even addressed to my email address.

I only have one .mac email address, and I have noticed that all the junk mail messages are addressed to different .mac address (that aren't even remotely similar to mine).

Is there a way in which I can stop these messages?

 

[iMeowbot]

I have notice that in recent months that I am getting a LOT of junk mail that isn't even addressed to my email address.

It's the same way a Bcc: works, you'll find your address in one of the Received: headers but not in the To: or Cc: lines.

Is there a way in which I can stop these messages?

Not completely reliably. Legitimate mailing lists, customer service replies, etc. often address mail that way too

Are you using the junk mail filter in your mail program, or trying to rely on the web interface? .Mac servers don't do very aggressive filtering, so reading from webmail can be an ugly experience.

 

[Balli]

It's the same way a Bcc: works, you'll find your address in one of the Received: headers but not in the To: or Cc: lines.

Thank you.