Share slowly
Friendly conversation does not require revealing private details.
Your boundaries travel with you
Video Chat Safety
Protect your privacy, trust your instincts, and leave any conversation that feels wrong.
Meeting someone new can be interesting, but a live camera does not remove online risk. Stay in control of what you show, say, and share.
Before opening your camera
- Keep your surname, address, workplace, school, and financial details private.
- Check the background of your camera for mail, screens, or objects that reveal information.
- Never send money, passwords, verification codes, or private images to a new contact.
- Leave when someone pressures you, ignores a boundary, or asks you to move too quickly.
- Use report or block controls when behavior breaks rules or threatens another person.
During a 1-on-1 conversation
Notice pressure
Urgency, secrecy, money requests, and threats are reasons to leave.
Use your controls
End, report, or block a conversation when the available controls allow it.
Safety questions
Should I share my full name or address?
No. Keep identifying details private when speaking with someone you have just met.
What if someone makes me uncomfortable?
End the conversation. Use report or block controls when they are available.
Can I trust a person because they appear on camera?
No. Video does not verify every claim. Build trust slowly and avoid sending money or private material.