True true, if your address in your identifier account is linked to a scam I guess the FBI can ask blockchain. VPN is fine though, just not tor.
So why can't they ask the VPN provider? Even though many VPN provider claims to delete logs, you won't know for sure if they delete the logs. They may even be spying on you.
If they are a trusted VPN logger than I think you won't have the problem of them snooping on you. Also maybe use 2 VPNs in a row, just for that extra anonymity (if 1 of the VPN gives up your IP it will be from the other VPN)
Many VPNs logs are saved but there are a few VPNs which erase after 24 hours. You should check depth-review about the VPN you gonna use.
@funtrory: What if the FBI ask the first VPN provider? AFAIK dedicated VPN with advanced control for the user is secure but you will have to spend some $$$ on it.
Useful website:
www.bestvpn.com/Useful review:
www.bestvpn.com/blog/4147/pptp-vs-l2tp-vs-openvpn-vs-sstp-vs-ikev2/Solution: 100 vpns so the cops have a 1/100 chance of getting it right on the first try
Use a long trusted VPN with a large history of deleting logs.
You cant really get proofs that they delete logs. That's the problem here. VPNs is a rather expensive option to go for, especially if it's 2 or more. MITM can still happen if an exploit in HTTPS is found or if the server hosting the VPN is compromised.
there are many free vpn, that offer a good service, like tunnelbear, surfeasy and many others at $4 per month, unlimited data
for anonimity you could use also a vps with a private ip instead of a shared one like those on vpn
Free VPNs dont offer the best speed or security. If you really want anonymity, you would be looking for a shared IP since all the data are mixed between several users and it would be hard to pinpoint who sent that exact packet to the server.
tunnelbear does i believe, also i mentioned $4 per month, which isn't free you know
shared ip on the other hand are more easy to find, since they are used on multiple servers
