There are instances when you feel that you need to report someone for committing a crime, yet you are afraid to do so. Sending your message anonymously might be the best option available for you. When you send anonymous emails, you will not be putting yourself at risk. Reporting crime is not the only event in which sending anonymous email plays an important role. Sending email anonymously can also aid you in identifying your friends as well as your enemies. Anonymous emails are also great if you want to have fun and send prank email to your peers.
How to send anonymous emails
One of the most popular methods to send an email without giving away your email address is by sending an email through a remailer. A remailer is a machine that forwards your email to your intended recipients, removing first any indication that the message came from you. The remailer uses a special software that would remove your IP or replaces it with a fake one. The remailer that replaces the name of the sender is called a “pseudonymous” remailer. There is also the “cypherpunk” remailer. In this type, the email address is completely removed. This type of remailer is safer because the machine does not keep logs of transactions.
Controversies regarding anonymous email
Some people are against the use of remailers and other tools or methods in anonymously sending messages, because these can actually be exploited by scammers and hackers. This can also be used to spread terrorism online. However, there are still various people who see remailers as useful tools for whistle-blowers and for those who want to expose controversies.