Strange blog delivery email

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    reanns020418 · Member ·

    For the first time, an email recipient of my blog got this bizarre email (see below) instead of my most recent post. I am unsure whether her email has been hacked or if my site has been compromised. Input would be appreciated. As you can see the word BLOG has been changed to BLOTT but it did go directly to her email address. Unfortunately, I am not savvy enough to know what to tell her happened, and therefore need your guidance. Thanks!

    http://www.myhomeontheroam.com/blott tr is a bring re tgrt rt and I red 

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    josefhtest · Member ·

    Hi there @reanns020418,

    I understand how this error can be concerning. That’s definitely odd — it sounds like something went wrong in the way the email was delivered rather than with your site itself. To help us figure this out, could you please let us know:

    • Did this happen to other email subscribers too, or just this one recipient?
    • Could you provide a full screenshot of the email they received?
    • What email client/service are they using to read the message?
    • Does the post look correct when you view it directly on your site?

    That information will help us understand if this is an isolated issue with their inbox or if something happened during the send.

    I look forward to your reply so I can help you further. 

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    reanns020418 · Member ·

    Thank you for your prompt response. To answer your questions….

    Karen seems to be the only one to receive this weird email. No one else has emailed me to say they had received a weird email instead of my blog post.

    Karen uses Gmail for her email. She is in Florida, and I don’t know which company they use for their wireless connection.

    My post looks just fine when you read it on the WordPress site.

    Below is a screenshot of the entire message she received. It did not contain, as you can see, my blog post. https://MyHomeOnTheRoam.com/blog/ I look forward to your thoughts. Thank you.

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    purplecreatively60be36056f · Member ·

    📩 Strange Blog Delivery Email? Here’s What Might Be Going On

    If you’ve received a weird or unexpected email claiming to deliver a blog post or newsletter, here are a few possibilities—and how to handle them: 🔍 Common Causes:

    1. You’re Subscribed to a Site
      You might’ve signed up (intentionally or accidentally) to follow a WordPress blog, Substack, or Mailchimp list, and it’s now sending you post notifications.
    2. Someone Signed Up With Your Email
      It’s possible someone entered your email on a subscription form, either by mistake or maliciously.
    3. Phishing or Spam Email
      If the email looks suspicious (bad formatting, strange links, unusual sender), it could be spam or a phishing attempt.

    ✅ What You Can Do:

    • Check the Sender Address:
      Legitimate blog emails often come from wordpress.com, substack.com, or the business domain. Be wary of unknown or misspelled domains.
    • Do Not Click Strange Links:
      If you’re unsure of the sender, don’t click links or download attachments.
    • Unsubscribe or Report:
      Use the unsubscribe link (if safe and legit), or mark as spam if it’s suspicious.
    • Check Your Subscriptions:
      If you have a WordPress.com account, go to wordpress.com/following to manage subscriptions.

    🧠 Pro Tip:

    If you’re running a site and someone reports strange emails from your blog, double-check your email service settings (Jetpack, Mailchimp, etc.) and verify there’s no spoofing going on.

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    josefhtest · Member ·

    Hi @reanns020418,

    Thanks for the additional details. From your description and the screenshot you shared, it looks like this email may not have been sent by WordPress.com.

    Here are a few important points to check with Karen:

    • Check the sender’s email address — Official emails from WordPress.com always come from @wordpress.com. If the sender looks suspicious or unfamiliar, it’s best to proceed with caution.
    • Identifying legitimate WordPress.com emails — Our emails usually mention your site name, provide relevant account details, and we never ask for passwords or other sensitive information.

    If Karen still has the message, you might also advise her to check the full sender address and look for any links that don’t match your site or WordPress.com. That will help confirm whether this was a phishing attempt.

    Finally, you can recommend that she:

    • Add the sender’s address to her email block list to prevent future messages.
    • Report the suspicious message to her email provider.

    Let me know if that helps.

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