I got an interesting piece of mail the other day. It was postmarked Los Angeles, and contained a handwritten note: Stephen, You might find this interesting. (Signed) L

The thing I was supposed to find interesting was a two page ad about a hair restoration product. I'm not losing my hair, never said I was, and don't know anyone in L.A. And no one calls me "Stephen".

Then there are the two chain letters, one from Utah and another from Missouri, both place that I don't know anyone from. (I had relatives in both places, but they've been long dead). They were the kind that promise tons of money if you mail one dollar to everyone on the list, then put your name on the list and mail it to 200 people.

I know not to get involved.

My problem is this: I'm not in the phone book. It's a hold-over from my law enforcement days, and haven't been listed for 20 years. So where do they get my address? I'm just curious. Has anyone else had this happen - where you're not listed, but somehow you end up getting mail from strangers who shouldn't have access to your address?