Yes, you are absolutely right! A vpn does hide your real IP address, which makes you less vulnerable to scammers. It also encrypts your traffic, which means that even if someone tries to intercept your data, they won't be able to read it. I once faced a situation where I almost became a victim of fraud while working on a public Wi-Fi network. After that incident, I always use a VPN when connecting to public networks. It has greatly increased my sense of security, especially when I work with financial data or private information.