How to chat with strangers online safely: 10 habits that protect you
Chatting with strangers can be fun and even help you feel less alone. These 10 simple habits keep your identity, your money and your peace of mind safe.
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Guides for chatting privately
Practical, honest advice on staying anonymous, chatting with strangers safely and keeping your conversations private.
Looking for an Omegle alternative? 7 things to check first
Omegle shut down in 2023, and many sites now call themselves the replacement. Here is how to tell whether a stranger chat site actually respects your privacy and safety.
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Want anonymous friends near you? Read this before you share your location
Making new friends without revealing who you are is possible. Here is why "near me" matching can be risky, and safer ways to meet people who get you.
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What is end-to-end encryption? A simple explanation
End-to-end encryption means only the people in a chat can read it, not hackers, not your internet provider and not the app itself. Here is how it works, in plain words.
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How to send a secret message that disappears
Need to share something private without it sitting in a chat history forever? Here is how self-destructing chats work, and what they can and cannot protect.
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How to chat online without giving out your phone number
Your phone number links to your real name, your bank and your social accounts. Here is why you should keep it private, and how to chat without it.
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How to vent anonymously when you have no one to talk to
Sometimes you need to get something off your chest without anyone you know finding out. Here are healthy ways to vent anonymously, and when to reach out for more support.
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Romance scams and sextortion: warning signs in online chats
Scammers use friendly chats to win trust, then ask for money or intimate photos. Learn the warning signs, and exactly what to do if it happens to you.
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How to make a private group chat without sharing phone numbers
Group chats often expose everyone's phone number to everyone else. Here is how to run a private group for friends, family or a class without that.
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How to stay anonymous online: a practical checklist
You do not need to be a tech expert to protect your identity online. This checklist covers usernames, photos, links, apps and habits that keep you anonymous.
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