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Could somebody recommend me a reliable and safe email service to use instead of Google and Microsoft ones? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] matron1049@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

They want your IP or your phone. Use a VPN IP or TOR and they'll require a phone number. That's been my experience at least. I don't trust them.

[–] icelimit@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Hmm. That's not been my experience. I've been using proton with VPN with no issue. But yes, as you say, if that's your experience, it's shady. I would stay away from them were I in your shoes.