Some VPNs are simply cancelling all “lifetime subscriptions” and converting these accounts to recurring paid subscriptions. After selling a large amount of lifetime subscriptions, the owners could simply pay themselves out and then close the business. The VPN is similar to a Ponzi-scheme, requiring an ever-increasing number of new subscribers to remain financially solvent, until the house of cards collapses.īottom line: The “lifetime” is actually referring to the lifetime of the VPN company – not the customer.The “lifetime” claim is a lie and they will simply cancel your “lifetime” subscription after a year or two (see VPNLand example below).The VPN blasts you with ads or redirects your browser to third party websites – and then earns commissions on sales.This is a popular and lucrative business – and it’s most likely the business model behind most free VPNs. The “free” or cheap VPN is collecting user data and selling it to third parties and advertisers.
Given these high costs, how can so many VPNs be offering cheap “lifetime subscriptions”? Running a fast, safe, secure network of worldwide VPN servers with good apps and support is expensive with fixed recurring costs. Since most people don’t know what to watch out for, many fall victim to these common VPN scams.
And because VPNs are often located in overseas jurisdictions, they will probably never be held accountable for dishonest marketing and/or outright fraud. Unfortunately, I’ve found that many VPNs are misleading people with false marketing claims, sales gimmicks, and various scams. And of course, you’ll find plenty of fake reviews on various “best VPN” websites to tell you they’re legit. With the growing interest in online privacy and security, there are new VPN services popping up every week, promising 100% online anonymity and a “secure and private” browsing experience.
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