How Do VPNs Make It Look Like You’re Browsing From Another Country?

You bring up a good point about trust with VPNs. Some VPNs could potentially be run by organizations with less-than-honest intentions, just like how law enforcement has created services to monitor users. As for daisy-chaining VPNs, that's definitely possible! It basically involves connecting to one VPN and then routing that connection through another. This way, your data gets extra layers of encryption, but it can also slow down your connection.

Basically, a VPN routes your internet requests through a server located in the country you want to appear to be in. So, say you're trying to access Google; your request goes to that server, which then makes the request to Google on your behalf. This means Google thinks it's the server that’s making the request rather than you. Plus, your connection to the VPN server is encrypted, so your internet service provider can see that you're connected to a VPN, but they can't see what you're actually doing online.