How to check if my mail is being redirected
There are a few ways to check if your mail is being redirected:
- Check your email client: Look for any unusual email addresses or domains in your email client's "sent" or "sent items" folder. If you see emails being sent to addresses you don't recognize, it could be a sign that your mail is being redirected.
- Check your email headers: Email headers contain information about the email's origin, routing, and delivery. You can view email headers by clicking on the "View" or "Details" button in your email client. Look for any unusual or suspicious headers, such as "X-Redirect" or "X-Forwarded-For".
- Use a mail client with a built-in redirect detection: Some email clients, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, have built-in features to detect and alert you to mail redirects.
- Use a third-party email security tool: Tools like SpamAssassin, ClamAV, or Mailwasher can help detect and block mail redirects.
- Contact your email provider: Reach out to your email provider's customer support and ask if they have any information about mail redirects affecting your account.
- Check your email account's settings: Log in to your email account's web interface and check your account settings. Look for any unusual or suspicious settings, such as "Forwarding" or "Redirect" options.
- Use a mail redirect detection tool: There are online tools available that can help detect mail redirects, such as Mail Redirect Detector or Redirect Checker.
Some common signs that your mail is being redirected include:
- Unusual or suspicious email addresses in your sent items folder
- Emails being sent to addresses you don't recognize
- Unusual or suspicious headers in your email headers
- Your email account's settings being changed without your knowledge or consent
- You receive emails that you didn't send or request
If you suspect that your mail is being redirected, it's a good idea to take immediate action to secure your account and prevent further unauthorized access.