Why am I receiving event confirmation emails for events I didn't sign up for?
Summary
What email marketers say8Marketer opinions
Email marketer from Reddit explains that a possible data breach of a site where you used the email address might have caused this. This is then used to send spam or phishing emails.
Email marketer from Eventbrite Help Center explains that you might be receiving emails because someone else signed you up by mistake, the email address was entered incorrectly, or a friend signed you up. It's also possible your email was on a list that was shared with the event organizer.
Email marketer from TechForumSite responds that sometimes websites share data with each other as part of marketing agreements and your data could be on it.
Email marketer from Reddit explains that some companies purchase email lists and send emails to those addresses, irrespective of whether the recipients opted-in.
Email marketer from Reddit explains that your email may be receiving more spam due to a breach of one of the sites you signed up to
Email marketer from DataForum.org responds that automated tools are used to scrape email addresses from websites and other public sources, leading to unsolicited contact.
Email marketer from SpamLaws.com explains that most countries prohibit sending unsolicited emails, or spam, to recipients without prior consent. Adding emails without this consent violates many laws.
Email marketer from Quora shares that it's possible an event organizer purchased a list with your email on it. These lists are often outdated or contain invalid addresses, leading to unwanted emails.
What the experts say7Expert opinions
Expert from SpamResource.com explains that unsolicited event emails can be considered a form of spam, where the recipient did not explicitly request the information.
Expert from Word to the Wise explains that poor email list hygiene can lead to sending emails to uninterested parties who never opted in, resulting in unwanted emails.
Expert from Email Geeks shares that email addresses can end up on event lists because the organizers bought a list, or they harvested the address off the website.
Expert from Email Geeks answers that the event organizers might have bought a list or it could be harassment.
Expert from Email Geeks explains that it is a fairly common advent where event creators upload lists without the recipients consent and thus they receive a series of unsolicited event emails.
Expert from Email Geeks shares that it’s also hard for ESPs to internally justify taking action when they do catch it for the same reason. It’ll keep coming.
Expert from Email Geeks explains that it’s hard for ISPs to catch it because the volumes tend to be so low.
What the documentation says4Technical articles
Documentation from the FTC explains that the CAN-SPAM Act requires a clear and conspicuous way to opt-out of receiving future emails. Legitimate senders should honor opt-out requests promptly.
Documentation from Mailchimp explains the importance of signup forms and double opt-in to prevent unwanted subscriptions. Users should confirm their subscription before being added to a list.
Documentation from Google Support explains that reporting emails as spam helps improve Google's spam filters and reduces the number of unwanted emails you receive.
Documentation from Microsoft Support details how to use the unsubscribe link within the email, block the sender, or mark the email as junk. These actions help manage unwanted emails.