Why won't the person I met online video call?
Often the person avoids video calls because they are not who they say they are: the photos belong to someone else. Shyness is real, but if they always say no and the excuses repeat, you have reason to be careful.
The most common excuses are a broken camera, weak signal, working on a ship or an oil rig, being on a military mission, or "not being ready yet". Some make a very short, dark call or keep the camera covered.
What to do
- Suggest a short call, just one minute, at a time the person chooses.
- If they always refuse, stop accepting excuses: ask for a new photo with a gesture you choose.
- Never send money or load "to fix the phone" or "to pay for the internet".
- Check the person's photos and number before you continue the chat.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a video call prove the person is real?
- It helps a lot, but fake videos exist today. Be careful with very short calls, with a strange picture or no sound.
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