03/28/2025

A Smart Tech Tip: Don’t Give Your Email to Strangers

You should use a decoy address instead

You have heard of burner phones. What about burner email?

So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you are able to use any services — from an app you have downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online.

But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you are asked, consider using an email mask.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Associated Press.