Strange Emails

Question:

I received an email that claims that I sent a message to bob@somedomain.com.  I don't know who that is and I never sent any message to that address.  Do I have a virus?

Answer:

No, you probably don't have a virus.  Most likely someone else has a virus and is sending out messages with YOU as the FROM address.  This is just as simple as writing a false return address on a postal letter.  When there is an error or virus warning, the response goes back to YOU because it appears that YOU sent the message even though you didn't. 

Note:  It is still important to keep your virus software up to date and if you think you may have a virus, it is ALWAYS a good idea to scan your computer just in case.

Question:

What can I do to stop this?

Answer:

Nothing.  Just delete the message and get on with your day.