I am a little freaked, although, with today's internet technology, I shouldn't be. So, my question:?

Question

I called the state of Texas, and left a voice message for someone who works for the county planning commisison. I DID not include my e-mail. But, the next morning, upon checking my e-mail, I had an answer from the person I called (not e-mailed). She said that she simply did a GOOGLE search on my name and came up with one e-mail. I tried for one hour to duplicate this, and evern I COULDN't find my e-mail address. HOW DID this person find my e-mail?
Can anyone help? I am concerned that she found it, I am concerend that I feel ten years behind the times, in not being able to do the same thing.
thank you

Answer 1

Just relax.. It is very normal.
Actually you can google anyone. It is just in the matter of using the right keywords and wildcards. That is why some people make a personal blog to attract companies when they apply.

you can use these keywords in searching

email address
email ad
email

Answer 2

Interesting one. Searches for email addresses are notoriously unreliable. Are you certain that you've not conducted any business with the state that she may have been able to cross-reference with? Otherwise, perhaps its something you don't expect.

If you searched for your name and didn't find it, I'd be somewhat concerned.

Answer 3

Don't freak its easy and you are not behind the times just not informed. what she did was goolgled an e-mail address directory and put your name in and got your address.
a call back would have taken less time .
go here this will explain it.
http://www.emailaddresses.com/email_find.htm

Answer 4

If i were you i would be freaked too. I think it has something to do with a bad person like she is trying to sell you stuff. this might not even be the company that is what you are looking for. this might be a frod! quick find help!

Answer 5

google knows everything.