This beginner-friendly method took 15 minutes — no coding needed. Here’s exactly how I did it.
I typed one weird email into a website’s signup form — and 3 days later, I got a $500 payout.
This wasn’t luck.
It wasn’t magic.
It was a shockingly simple trick that anyone can replicate.
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If you’ve ever wanted to earn from bug bounties but thought it required elite hacking skills, this guide is for you.
The Email Field Trick Nobody Checks
Behind every email field lies a dangerous assumption — that users will only input safe, properly formatted addresses.
As developers rush to launch features, client-side validation often becomes their only line of defense, creating perfect hunting grounds for beginners.
Let me show you exactly how this vulnerability works at the technical level, while keeping it simple enough for anyone to understand.
When you enter an email like [email protected], most websites will:
- Check for basic format (@ and . presence)
- Store the value in their database