Yes, romance scammers do use voice calls but often strategically. In the realm of online dating safety, understanding the tactics scammers use, including their willingness (or reluctance) to speak on the phone, is key to spotting dating scam warning signs. While many victims assume a voice call confirms someone’s identity, scammers have evolved and use these calls to further manipulate their targets.
Why This Matters: The Voice Isn’t Always the Truth
Scammers know that trust is easier to build when you hear a voice. A phone call can feel more intimate, more real. That’s why some scammers will use voice calls, especially early on, to create a false sense of legitimacy. However, they are careful to avoid video chats or in-person meetings key red flags in any online relationship.
Some may even use voice-changing apps or have accomplices who can sound convincing. The goal isn’t to connect genuinely it’s to gain your trust so they can ultimately ask for money, personal details, or other forms of access.
How Romance Scammers Use Voice Calls
- To Build Trust Quickly: After just a few text exchanges, a scammer might offer a call to show they’re “real.” This creates emotional closeness.
- To Evade Detection: A convincing voice call may distract you from digging deeper into their profile or verifying facts.
- To Manipulate Emotion: Hearing someone’s voice can stir empathy. Scammers may use this to create urgency claiming they’re in distress or need immediate help.
- To Avoid Written Evidence: Unlike texts, calls leave no written trail. That’s useful when trying to avoid detection.
But even with voice contact, many scammers will dodge live video or claim technical issues or job-related restrictions (e.g., military deployment or overseas assignments).
Practical Tips to Protect Yourself in Online Dating
- Don’t Rely on Voice Alone
Hearing someone’s voice isn’t proof of identity. How to verify someone online starts with consistent, traceable facts search for their images, reverse-check email addresses, and ask to video chat. - Watch for Excuses Around Video or Meeting Up
If someone calls you often but always avoids video calls or meeting in real life, it’s a major red flag. - Listen for Inconsistencies
Does their accent, background noise, or story align with what they’ve told you? Scammers often trip over their own lies. - Don’t Share Personal Info
Even if they sound kind and trustworthy, never share financial details, ID photos, or anything sensitive.
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