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How Do I View the BCC Recipients on an Email I’ve Received?

BCC is a way to send copies of email without all recipients being visible. But can you still view the BCC’ed?

How Using BCC Reduces Spam

Using BCC on forwarded email is one way to reduce the amount of spam your recipients might get.

Tip of the Day: Use Carbon Copy (CC) Sparingly

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A split image: on the left, an older Corgi typing at a vintage typewriter with a two sheets of paper with a sheet of blue carbon paper peeking out; on the right, a younger Corgi typing into a modern laptop showing an email window with the Bcc field highlighted.

Why Do I Get Spam Not Addressed to Me?

Getting spam that isn’t addressed to you isn’t a mistake. Spammers use a simple email feature to hide who else they’re sending it to. I’ll describe how it works, why it still reaches you, and what to do about it.