Is someone hacking my mac mail account?

I'm worried that might be happening. Recently several emails I sent have had as the return address a Richard Rockwood. I don't know anyone by that name and am worried someone might be hacking my account. I there any way to see if that's happening?

The most importantant one to change is the email account password, you would then have to update it in each device.  And don't let others play with your stuff
R.

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