Wikipedia's definition of a VPN-
A virtual private network (VPN) is a computer network in which some of the links between nodes are carried by open connections or virtual circuits in some larger network (e.g., the Internet) as opposed to running across a single private network. The link-layer protocols of the virtual network are said to be tunneled through the larger network. One common application sets up secure communications through the public Internet, but a VPN needs not have explicit security features, such as authentication or content encryption. VPNs, for example, can be used to separate the traffic of different user communities over an underlying network with strong security features.
Basically, this'll keep your IP hidden if you choose to scam anonymously. Totally free.
HotSpot Shield!