My sincere thanks to everybody who responded to this message.
I changed over from Akismet to the new system recommended by Kyle just recently.
I suppose it's just one more thing we have to contend with in our business ventures.
Thanks again to everyone, and best wishes for the future.
-Theuns

Aren't they called pingbacks? I just stick them in the trash and forget about them..

Wow, spammers are getting clever everyday with their tactics. A special thanks bringing this up. I learned something from the reply of Valerie Joy--using Antispam Bee plugin. Will initiate one!

I heard that Antispam Shield will block/delete spam so you never see it! I changed to Antispam Bee and I am noticing a lot of spam coming through...
Ed

I sympathize with you Theuns. I haven't had the same experience but I keep getting emails from marion@gmail.com and there is no way I can filter these out. They don't go into my spam folder, they just keep coming into my inbox. I've tried everything I can think of. :(

I am wondering if there is a way to trace it back to where it originated.
And has anyone else experienced this problem

I don't know how you can stop spam being created in your name.
I receive spam email created in my business email address and I don't know how to stop those emails.

I realize that my emails have nothing to do with spam articles in your name. I just mentioned that in respect to how difficult it is to deal with spam.

I use Antispam Bee plugin on my website and that advises me by email when I have a spam message. At least with Antispam Bee I can delete the message as soon as I am advised.

I do hope someone can help you with a solution soon :)

Valerie

Wow I have never seen that
~Debra