WebGazer Disposable E-mail Checker
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About WebGazer disposable e-mail checker
This tool is a simple frontend for WebGazer's free and open source
is-email-disposable API. The source code for the API is available on GitHub. You can use the form above to check if a single e-mail address is disposable or not. Or if you need programmatically check multiple e-mail addresses, you can use the REST API that is available on https://isemaildisposable.webgazer.io.Using the REST API
You can send a
GET request to https://isemaildisposable.webgazer.io with the e-mail address you want to check as the query parameter email in the URL:GET https://isemaildisposable.webgazer.io?email=johndoe@example.com200 OK and a JSON body like this:{ "isDisposable": false }What is a disposable e-mail address?
A disposable e-mail address (a.k.a. burner e-mail, temporary e-mail) is a temporary, often anonymous, e-mail account that is used for a short period before being discarded. These addresses are typically provided by specialized services that allow users to create an e-mail without registering personal details. Disposable e-mails are commonly used to sign up for online services or newsletters without exposing a primary e-mail address to spam or unwanted communication. However, they can also be used for less benign purposes, such as bypassing access restrictions, creating multiple accounts on platforms that limit users to one per e-mail, or engaging in fraudulent activities while remaining untraceable.
Common use cases of disposable e-mail addresses
Bypassing access restriction
Some services restrict users to one account per e-mail address. Disposable e-mails are often used to create multiple accounts, bypassing these restrictions and gaining additional access to free trials, promotions, or limited features.
Engaging in fraudulent activities
Due to their temporary nature and anonymity, disposable e-mails are sometimes used in fraudulent activities. This can include phishing attempts, scams, or other malicious actions where the user wishes to remain untraceable.
Circumventing verification processes
Some online services require e-mail verification for account creation or transactions. Disposable e-mails can be used to bypass these verification processes, which might compromise the security and integrity of the platform.
Exploiting referral programs
Some users exploit referral programs by creating multiple accounts with disposable e-mails to claim rewards or bonuses intended for genuine referrals. This can lead to significant losses for businesses that offer these incentives and can also skew their marketing data.
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