Opinion: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead


There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say this can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security. — AP

LONDON: You've heard of burner phones. What about burner email?

So much of the Internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you're able to use any services – from an app you've downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online.

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