Spoofing and Phishing e-mails happen a lot -- it happens on Ebay, Paypal, most
internet provider sites - like AT&T, AOL, Juno.com etc. That is why they tell
you to go directly to the website to put your password in not from a link from
an e-mail. Do not hit any buttons in an e-mail either -- or if you just created
an e-mail to verify it do a copy paste of link and make sure it is secure in SSL
padlock and check the address from the secure padlock site. At least, I find
their advice on this helpful in regards to spoofing and phishing e-mail.

Although, I can see it being a real pain if you are a victim of someone using
your e-mail in such a scheme.

This link may be helpful to you and others from the Federal Trade Commission on
Hackers and Spam:

www.ftc.gov/.../alt132.shtm

FTC Tips on Computer safety link below:

www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/tech/privacy.shtm