Brand verification
Is a sponsorship email from ExpressVPN legit?
ExpressVPN does sponsor creators, which is exactly why scammers wear its name. Here is how the real thing looks, and how to tell the difference in one minute.
The real domains
Real ExpressVPN outreach comes from these registered domains (or their subdomains):
A different ending (like .co instead of .com), extra words (like -collab or -media), or a free mail address are the three most common impersonation moves.
How real ExpressVPN deals work
Real ExpressVPN outreach uses expressvpn.com addresses and their affiliate portal.
VPN brands run some of the largest sponsorship programs on YouTube and their process is standardized: outreach from the brand domain or a known agency, a flat fee per integration plus an affiliate code, a written brief, and net 30 payment on invoice. They never ask creators for money, and they never send software to install from an email.
Known impersonations of ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN offers sent from a Gmail or Outlook address: A pitch that says it is from ExpressVPN but arrives from a personal free webmail address, like expressvpn.partners@gmail.com or a random Outlook account.
Check the email you received
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