The problem with using your regular email everywhere.
Imagine this: you use your main email for everything. From ordering pizza to signing up for new services, it’s the go-to. But what happens if that email falls into the wrong hands? Suddenly, you’re bombarded with spam emails, phishing attempts, and who knows what else.
Temporary emails.
Temporary emails are a life-saver in this scenario. They’re emails that you use for just a short time, then they disappear into the internet abyss. You can use them to sign up for stuff without giving away your real email. It’s like having a secret identity, but for your inbox.
Why use them.
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Privacy Protection: When you use a temporary email, you’re keeping your main email safe from prying eyes. No more worrying about your personal information getting into the wrong hands.
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Avoiding Spam: Ever sign up for something and then regret it when your inbox gets flooded with junk mail? With a temporary email, you can sign up for stuff worry-free. Once you’re done, just toss the email away like yesterday’s trash.
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Staying Safe from Scams: Phishing emails are sneaky little devils that try to trick you into giving away your personal info. But with a temporary email, you can laugh in the face of phishing attempts. Even if they try to trick you, they won’t get very far without your real email.
Recommended providers.
There are lots of places to get temporary emails online. Here are a few popular ones:
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TEMPMAIL: temp-mail.org/en/
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Guerrilla Mail: guerrillamail.com
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ThrowAwayMail: throwawaymail.com
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10MinuteMail: 10minutemail.com
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Emailnator: emailnator.com
That’s it for today. I’ll be back with more tips, periodically.
If you’d like to talk about your personal security, feel free to email me.