Why You Should Never Use Your Real Email on Unknown Websites

Every time you sign up on a random website, download a free file, or join a contest, you expose your personal email to potential spam, data leaks, and tracking networks. Using your real address might seem harmless — until your inbox gets flooded or your credentials end up for sale on the dark web.

🧠 Data Brokers Are Everywhere

Modern marketing companies collect email data from all possible sources — public forums, giveaways, shopping forms, and leaks. Once your email is in their system, it’s almost impossible to remove.

• Data brokers sell contact lists to advertisers and spam networks
• “Free” sites often trade your email for profit
• Your inbox becomes a target for phishing and malware

⚠️ Fake Websites Collect and Exploit Emails

Many scam pages imitate login forms or newsletter signups to harvest emails and passwords. Some inject tracking pixels into their confirmation messages — allowing them to see when and where you read your email.

💡 Use Temporary Emails Instead

A temporary email from TrashMail.dev acts as a shield. You can sign up, confirm, and walk away — without leaving any personal trace.