Should i skype with a stranger

Not all spammers are just in it for selling, most are actually after your personal information or your credit card details. Some would even trick you into believing that they are a bank employee innocently requesting for your personal information.

Always think twice before clicking a link. These hyperlinks usually go to websites that download viruses or adwares to your computer. These links can also lead you to fake sites.

Once you key in your username and password, the system will save the information and use it for deceitful deeds. These are almost similar to links, except that these files are directly sent to you through Skype and accepting it carelessly can pose a dangerous threat to your computer. Only add those that you know. Skype is a great way to socialize, but there a lot of people who take advantage of the clueless.

They might spam you with messages, lure you into scams or worse, try to be friendly with you and get your personal information. Bottom line is — filter who you add or accept. He was a decent dude — decent looking, decent package, decent age, made me laugh, lived near me in the city, whatever. The next morning I had a fear that my parents somehow knew, and struggled to get out of bed. So there I was, spread eagle in front of my webcam, getting my fix of excitement in a day that had had none.

He was cute, I decided. And the prospect of meeting him in real life sounded exciting. The thought scared me shitless, made my heart pound, and made me want to do it.

I arrived back in the city with a feeling of optimism coupled with a feeling of anonymity. Except the one guy who I had come to associate with those two pleasurable nights in my hometown lonesome.

We chatted for 3 hours, and I genuinely found this guy funny. I told him the prospect of a stranger coming to my apartment scared the shit out of me, but on the inside I was thrilled by the danger, excited. He Skyped me in his car the whole minute drive downtown. I was shitting my pants with fear, adrenaline rushing through my veins. I felt like I was playing with matches.

If he was a weirdo, he was impressively good at hiding it. So how bad could things be? But then he showed up at my door. And I saw his face without the flattering filter of a cam. Just ask your parents to make you a Microsoft account, and sign in with your account on Skype when you download it.

I like to use this app and I recommend it. Teen, 13 years old Written by razorraye29 December 18, Kid, 11 years old April 5, It's not a good long-term app. Consider switching. Too much consumerism. This title contains: Consumerism.

Kid, 11 years old November 7, It is good to contact friends but any person can send you messages and see your full name. So you have to be very careful when you use Skype. Also if you search for people that you now there are many people by the same name. Kid, 11 years old November 1, Nice way to chat with friends This is a good way to chat with friends, but dont accept requests from people you dont know.

You need an email though. Teen, 13 years old Written by Nazmie October 7, Teen, 13 years old Written by novemberZ August 16, Good app. Good texting app. Little kids would not be able to use it because its complicated at times. Kid, 12 years old September 22, Only use if your kids now internet safety rules. I talk with strangers on skype, but I never video call ot add anything to my profile. In reply to MalekSinno's post on August 4, What happened?

Maybe you can try to contact your local law enforcement, and try to see if your finances are ok. I got blackmailed. It was terrible how they threatened to use my personal info. I blocked them and contacted the sherrif's department. I had a talk with an officer and he recommended that I set up an account to check my credit and see how I am doing. Fortunately I am ok, but I am vigilant all the time. I block scammers on facebook, and I never share any information about myself anywhere.

Was this a webcam scammer? These are very dangerous as they want to contact you through hangouts, skype, whatsapp, or other websites which enable video conferencing and capture you on a video call, record you in a compromised position and then threaten to blackmail you.