TBH, Such threads create a fear as i am about to start using Electrum from today. I have been using LBC type of wallets but i heard they aren't safe. So I just finished setting up the portable version of Electrum and it asked my email ID but i didn't receive any confirmation email at all, so i am unable to confirm if i am doing it right.
AFAIK Electrum doesn't ask for your email for a default wallet. Can you provide more info about this?
Also, phishing you from Electrum is kinda hard, since Electrum is a software. Your only concern would be avoiding a fake website that has a fake Electrum with malwares.
My guess it that OP has fallen for a phising version of the website he is using to buy Bitcoin.