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Is it a red flag if they won't video call?

Short answer

Yellow, turning red

Some people are shy on camera, but always avoiding a video call after weeks of chatting is a classic sign of a fake profile or someone hiding something. Ask directly for a short call. If there's always an excuse, stop investing, and never send money.

It depends on

  • How long you've been chatting
  • Whether there's always a new excuse
  • Whether they've asked you for anything

What you could say

  • Let's do a quick 5-minute video call this week?
  • I'd love to see you before we meet. Video call tonight?
  • I only meet people I've video called first.

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Is it a red flag if they won't video call?

Yellow, turning red. Some people are shy on camera, but always avoiding a video call after weeks of chatting is a classic sign of a fake profile or someone hiding something. Ask directly for a short call. If there's always an excuse, stop investing, and never send money.

What is catfishing?

Pretending to be someone else online, using fake photos or a fake story.

How do I check if a profile is real?

A short video call is the easiest way. A reverse image search of their photos can also help.

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