The Deceptive Effect of Virtual Personas: Getting Rid of Fake Profiles in Video Chat

Have you ever encountered a strange situation when an interesting interlocutor in a video chat suddenly turns into a suspicious scammer? For example, you are having an interesting conversation, you have managed to share a few jokes and, it seems, are starting to establish contact, but then something goes wrong. The interlocutor starts asking too many personal questions or suddenly persistently asks for virtual gifts. You understand that in reality they are trying to deceive you, and this is not at all the “nice” person who introduced himself at the beginning of the conversation.

First of all, you need to concentrate on visual and auditory signals. If the interlocutor moves little in the frame or does not move at all, then most likely you are dealing with a fake profile. They may behave unnaturally or avoid showing their face. You can also pay attention to the sound - if for some reason the interlocutor does not speak at all or the voice sounds unnatural, then it is likely a scammer.

The second step can be to check online scammers using special services that recognize suspicious profiles. This will not only help you detect scammers, but will also give you an understanding of what the signals for dangerous profiles may be.

Of course, you should always remember about personal safety and not reveal too much personal information. Never give out your address, phone number or bank details.

But most importantly, always listen to your intuition. If you have suspicions about the interlocutor, it is better to stop communicating immediately.

Remember that your safety is your responsibility. By adhering to these simple rules, you can avoid many problems and maintain your confidence in safety in the virtual world of video chats!