So, I’ve had my gmail account for years, but have just recently been getting all kinds of weird emails not meant for me. They’re sent to my address, but they’re not for me. I usually send a quick note letting the person know, and they usually send back apologizing. For example, I write:

You have the wrong email address, as I have no involvement with whatever your email is addressing. Please check this. I have been receiving a great deal of wrong email and would appreciate everyone removing me from their address books.
Thank you.

They usually write:

I’m so sorry! everyone on my team except sarah has a gmail address, and I just typed in the wrong email for her – very sorry.

Not this last time…

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