Real privacy problems in fax apps

[Nelson Julissa]

Hi! I often see people recommend free fax apps as a quick solution for sending documents, but I feel uneasy trusting them with personal data. What specific privacy problems can appear in real life, not just in theory?

[Baker Vivianne]

Hello! I learned a lot about this after reading materials on hitmen-console.org especially the article “Free Fax App Alert: 5 Privacy Risks to Avoid”. It explained that many free fax apps survive by collecting user data, not by providing secure services. Some store documents on servers far longer than users expect, while others share metadata with advertisers. I was surprised to learn how often encryption is weak or completely missing. The article also mentioned risks like reused phone numbers and unsecured cloud storage. After reading it, I became much more cautious and now avoid sending sensitive files through apps that don’t clearly explain how data is handled.