A stranger started a surprise video call. What do I do?
You will learn how to handle a video call from someone you do not know.
A video call from a stranger can feel alarming. That is okay.
You do not owe anyone a call back. You can decline.
Some callers try to trick or scare you. You are in control.
Try this
- Do not answer a video call from an unknown person.
- Let it ring and stop. You can ignore it.
- Do not show your face, home, or anything private.
- Block the number or account after the call.
- Tell someone you trust what happened.
A message you can copy
A stranger tried to video call me out of nowhere. I feel unsure. Can you tell me how to handle calls from people I do not know?
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
You never have to answer a stranger. Declining is always okay.