Is my VPN really working

Hello Chris,
Thank you for reaching AVG Support Community.
We're sorry to know that you feel this way.
We're glad to clarify this to you.
Yes, AVG Secure VPN is an application that allows you to connect to the internet via secure AVG VPN servers using an encrypted tunnel to protect your online activity from eavesdropping. AVG Secure VPN can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. This is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured wireless network.
But it will not block the ads on your browser. If you want to enjoy the ad blocker feature, then please install the AVG Secure Browser on your PC.
Adblock helps prevent advertisements from loading on the web pages you visit, which improves the speed and safety of your browsing sessions. Adblock is enabled by default.
Thank you.

I always thought that my VPN was like an invisible tunnel and that I was invisible on line.  So why is my Yahoo email showing me advertisements for things that I was shopping for yesterday.  This makes me feel like I am paying a premium for a product that is a hoax!!!
Hello Chris,
Thank you for reaching AVG Support Community.
We're sorry to know that you feel this way.
We're glad to clarify this to you.
Yes, AVG Secure VPN is an application that allows you to connect to the internet via secure AVG VPN servers using an encrypted tunnel to protect your online activity from eavesdropping. AVG Secure VPN can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. This is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured wireless network.
But it will not block the ads on your browser. If you want to enjoy the ad blocker feature, then please install the AVG Secure Browser on your PC.
Adblock helps prevent advertisements from loading on the web pages you visit, which improves the speed and safety of your browsing sessions. Adblock is enabled by default.
Thank you.