Send Us A Tip
The Innovators Network offers several ways to securely send information and documents to our journalists. Take a look below and select the best method for your needs. The strongest news tips include suggestions on how to obtain documentation or evidence that would substantiate the story.
Email us at TINtips@protonmail.com or call or text us at 408-550-6253. Message us on Signal or Telegram at 408-550-6253.
Send an Encrypted Message
Email us via Protonmail
Send your tips via encrypted email to TINtips@protonmail.com. For more security, register for a free protonmail account which allows for end-to-end encryption.
Securely message us via Telegram
Reach out to us anonymously using Telegram. It’s easy to use and free to download. Add us on Telegram: +1 408-550-6253.
Encrypted via Signal
Contact us with the encrypted messaging service, Signal. Download it free. Add us on Signal: +1 408-550-6253
Call us with your tip
Dial or text 408-550-6253 to leave us a tip by phone, text, or voicemail.
Sending Your Tips Anonymously
- Don’t contact us from your home or work computer or internet connection. Use a public wi-fi network in an area where your screen is not visible to security cameras.
- Use separate accounts from the ones you usually use for email, Google, social media, etc. for contact and browsing activity related to your tip. Consider downloading Tor browser and using a secure operating system like Tails.
- Avoid personal communication with us via email, phone or social media. Someone investigating a leak may be able to discover you by tracing your habits.
- Delete everything. Erase documents, web history, messages, proof of contact, do not keep trails of communication or activity anywhere that is normally accessible.
- Don’t tell anyone that you’re a source.
