Email sent to similar email addresses - why do I get it?

Why do I get email sent to email addresses which are similar to mine? It seems that the first two or three letters of the name are the same as mine, as well as the @ portion.

For example, if my email address is ALover@nc.rr.com, I get email for ALocal26@nc.rr.com

 

I get the same crap...

 

Yes, it is crap, isn't it. I never get any misdirected email that is informative or entertaining.

 

How do I view the full header? I use Thunderbird.

 

Ken, I was always told that just viewing (opening) a email could trigger a virus to open, so I delete most of these without even opening. Is this just a legend?

 

If I don't know where it's coming from, it's sent to the SPAM folder!!!

 

I was told one time that it is a mistake the internet company makes. I use to get a lady's emails in Smithfield. I called RR and they fixed the problem.