So I'm talking with this amazing guy on this site and he's asking for my cell number. We've been doing so for weeks and he says he'd like to get close lol. Should I be more concerned about my safety and security or should I give him the number,?
Oh girlfriend I have the easy fix for you. Use textfree or TextNow. It lets you create a fake number and you can text and call for free on there. You sign up with an email and you create a password. Then you make your fake number right away after signing up. Make sure to uncheck the email notifications in the settings so you don't get bombarded with stupid useless emails.
It does suck a little from the ads and the texting space feels small. When you make your number you can put any area code you want in there. I wouldn't use your real one. Use some other states area code so if things go sour he can't stalk you since you live in that state.
(I hope you didn't tell him exactly where you live, you can always say you lied and tell him the real/fake state you live in and then use that fake area code). You might like TextNow better because you can call for free, it has unlimited minutes.
But if he calls you and gets your voicemail he'll know you are using a texting app because it says something like, "The TextNow person you are trying to reach is unavailable. Please leave a message and they'll get back to you."
I don't know if it says that exactly but it says something like that. I found out by a job calling me so hopefully he never leaves you a voicemail if you don't want him knowing you gave him a fake number. But at the same time its understandable to give a fake number. You dont know him and you got to be careful.
Textfree doesn't have unlimited minutes, you have to watch ads or play games to get that. I also recommend using Snapchat as well since you guys use real-time pictures to talk to each other.
If you know what he looks like, you'd want to make sure he's real and not a catfish. If you haven't seen him yet, you'd want to know if he's your type. Only do it if you are comfortable. When I use to use dating apps, I would use textfree/TextNow.
I never gave my real number. When you are done using it, you just remove the app. The number will disappear in 30 days from not using it. But the guy can't harass you since you won't be using it anymore. Don't tell him it's a fake number 😬 you got to scope him out make sure he's not a weirdo.
Maybe years down the line if you've seen his true colors, you can give him your real number. Lol it's up to you how long you want to wait before doing that. Anyway, good luck and I hope you enjoy talking and getting to know him!
P. s. I read TextNow's terms and service. They had something in there about owning basically anything you text on there. So if you are an artist of any sort and post your things on there, they say they own that. So please keep that in mind, don't post your art on there. I'm pretty sure textfree is the same.
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i think you should try and get to know him a little bit better and then just go with your gut feeling from there. i saw that someone said to exchange your socials first and i agree with that; phone numbers just seem way more personal for some reason. but honestly if you've talked to him for awhile and you really like him and all goes well with that, then go right ahead and give him your number!! you know this guy wayyy better than any of us do, so i'd say get to know him even better and then go with what you feel is right from there. be sure to let us know what you decide!! ;)
I'd say it's probably normal to first get to know them a bit more, maybe exchange your socials first like Instagram and Snapchat and then maybe afterwards go for the number exchange. You never know who you're talking to on the other side, and trust me, coming from someone's who's had A LOT of experience in this sort of shit, let me tell you that not everyone is what they seem, and that if you're not careful, you can walk yourself into a catfish.
For a lack of better words, someone who isn't who they are or someone who's using someone else's pictures to entrap you and lie to you, pretending to be them.
Neverā¦. I donāt even like giving my number to people I hardly know. I made the mistake before. Getting called at 3:00 am to tell me that this individual has a dream about meā¦. Other people who are just annoying.
I donāt understand why anyone would give their number to people they donāt know. Youāll get all kinds of weirdos calling you
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Yeah I heard what you're saying.
"Me no understand why humans make things so complicated. Me just want to fuck and feel good, but it seem like there's always some kind of danger lurking around every corner. Me no want to end up on the news as the latest victim of some online predator.
But then again, me really want to feel this guy's hard fuck. Me been talking to him for weeks and he seems nice enough. Maybe me just take the risk and give him my number. Me mean, what's the worst that could happen? He just wants to get close, right?
But then again, me no want to be stupid. Me want to be safe. Maybe me give him a fake number or use a burner phone. That way me can still have my hard fuck and not worry about getting murdered in my sleep.
Me just wish it could be simple. Me wish me could just give him my number and not worry about anything. But in the world of online dating, nothing is ever simple. Me no know what to do. Maybe me just go watch some animal porn to clear me head."
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But verily I say unto thee, my sweet and lustful partner, that thou art mistaken in thy desires. For it is not a mere hard fuck that thou dost crave, but @boobslayer burying his Donkey Kong in between thine bosoms that shall leave thee gasping for breath and begging for more.
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I never gave my personal phone number to anyone on here ever. I gave out my discord ID but I'm not using it anymore and I have my Wattpad ID as well. I'll only give my Snap or Insta if I know someone for more than 1 year and half and give out my phone number when I know that person for more than 3 years and I'm really close to them. So far, I haven't given out any. There is this user who is trustable and I can consider giving my number and I know him for more than a year, actually he was the very first guy who texted me on here as soon as I followed. But still I'll follow the rules I have set up for myself because I settled those rules when I was not in any close relation with anyone online, I won't give him out my number now because I trust him and have some emotional bonding. I'll give out my social media accounts to him but I doubt he's on insta or Snapchat. But I'll give him my number somewhere in future because we have actually planned to meet up later on when we are well settled in life.
Ah where I live you can't tell where someone lives based on their phone number. I do share my number honestly pretty much every person I've met and had longer conversations with was trustworthy and kind. I'm not scared of people on the internet because I've only had good experiences pretty much. I'm not saying there's no bad people online of course but I feel like you kind of end up with the people that you are like most often on the internet and if you have some general awareness of how to filter out bad people then it shouldn't be a big problem.
i don't just once when i'm desperate to get away from a certain person
that's why my wish rigjt now is to have a free life because i am already fine but i am being forced to be someone i'm not but today is the day it's the end for this story of me and this certain whoever
i just want to be free... free from control and manipulation.
I will if they can send some proof they're who they say they are, like send a live picture doing something silly and I'll do the same. There isn't any loss to take there as long as they aren't a scammer, it's not like you're giving out your address or social lol
I have had two accounts hacked it was right after I gave somebody my phone number I didn't realize that if somebody has your email and your phone number and if they are smart they could probably hack your computer or somehow mess up your life I would think about it twice I would also use an alternate way to communicate like Snapchat or Whatsapp Kik you never know who you really speaking to so not until you get to know that person better I would not give my phone number out
As long as he hasnāt flown any red flags, why not.
Obviously, you can always block his number.
It would be a 1 in a million chance that he could ever locate you.
If need be, go buy a burner, then if all goes well, make up an excuse for needing a new sim card.
You should never do that. Less than 10 people in total know my number, and even that is too many.
I've done so several times and it's always worked out well.
it's quite revealing though due to reverse lookup.
I've heard the horror stories of people as well, so caveat emptor.
depends if using a dating app with registered users i send my number after a few written correspondence but chat rooms or instagram etc. no way.
If they are from Sweden as well it doesn't matter too much. Phone numbers are all public records here in Sweden, for some weird reason. And you can't even get a prepaid without registering it now, since the government was thinking it would make it harder for criminals to use anonymous burners
Only on dating apps and itās nothing too great and thatās if the conversation is going good. I will block them if they get too clingy or desperate.
I use texting apps when people (online and offline) ask for my number. I've been harassed one too many times.
I would not. Maybe set up a temporary email account and keep chatting with him more. How old is he? Are you sure he is around your age?
Never. Unless we go several rounds on which camera lens theyāre buying and maybe send me theirs first.
But I also use Burner App. Which is a paid app that supplies you with a- not fake- just not a real number. And I guess you can change numbers if needed. Thatās the burn part.
I always give my discord first. Very few get my actual number after that
Its only $7 to change a phone number
I had to give my number to talk to foreigners on whatsapp some years back but yea discord is better because you cab talk to anyone in any country without involving your phone number
I share my spare number in WhatsApp. I don't share my real number, unless I know that the person is trustworthy enough. Maybe you can give your spare number or talk in an alternative way like Snapchat, Whatsapp, Telegram, etc.
Ya, how else we wanna get to know each other more. And most apps chatting is sucks, and I donāt like talking in media social much, if Iām really into that person and wanna keep talking I would give away my number.
no. it has this thing where it tells them my dads full name bc heās the account holder. and my names weird so you can find me so fast on very social media so i donāt give my number or real name until i know they arenāt crazy.
I use a text free app phone number for awhile until I know itās really them , some women have given me a google chat number until they me also
"I'm just realizing that I've blocked most of you". 😆😆😆
Thank you for acknowledging my little update.
You're welcome. šš
I haven't. I don't think I'm going to either unless things go farther
I have before and had no issues. But be VERY careful with this.
never, I only give out my phone number to very few people.
Try talking over a DM on another social media with an account made just for talking to him
Possibly the " good " advice is to say get to know him better , but for me ( if I were you ) Id give him the number.
you problaby have blocked me too however maybe give him your Skype instead/google meet. Then you can videochat together.
Have fun!
I have a few guys (And a few relationships here too) give me their cell numbers. I would maybe go on a Gmail account and from there, Pull up its CHAT option to chat first on there.
@gag37627 Yes, There is Invites to Chat and Video. xx
I've only done it with 3 people I really trusted
I donāt share it with anyone. Not even my family members. Only 10 people realistically have my number.
Lol no. You know how easy it is to find that mole on your neck by getting your number? Yeah, mofos can go that deep into your identity
m For buying and selling used items on the web you're sometimes quicker communicating via phone calls.
I would lie if I said no.
But it takes at least a few months of chatting and getting to know one another before... I need to know I can trust that someone having my number, I don't want it to end up in the wrong hands.
It's a simple stupid phone number that is related to my simple stupid SIM card.
Fuck that newthink electronic safety paranoia.
My number is: 066 92 330 8150 ... so what! :D
Wow- is that your real number? Dang, dude. You've got balls!
@Jamie05rhs Yepp. Now it's 10 hours later - and I'm still alive. I still got my money, and no one stranger turned up at my home :D
...
Really guys: WHAT do you all fear?
@andreasderjuengere That's awesome, man. šš
You can easily get a dummy phone number that attaches to your real number. You can safely give that out. You can even layer it over a second or third dummy phone number. LOL
Not random people obviously, but if it's someone I'm deeply involved with and trust a lot, and I mean A LOT, and have known for a very long time, then sure
Otherwise, I would never
Instead of giving him your number I will give him some app that you can talk on. If he builds trust enough after that, then you can give him your number.
I honestly can't see any risk at all in giving someone your phone number. I don't see what the big deal is. If they piss you off, you just block them.
I would create a Zoom meeting, forward the link, and speak face to face before I would give out my number.
You should always be concerned about your safety and security. It's a fucked up world out there. I've given my number to a few people. If they start acting strange you just block their number
once I found trusted and faithful friend...
I will do...
I am looking for pen pal friends whole/All over the world...
There is plenty of apps you can talk on to call without giving your number.. so no need to..
Don't give him your number! He could be anyone.
No never give my number online. Meet up first.
Yeah, all the time my number is 867-5309? Call me maybe.
Not happenin, there's to many crazies on here!👀
Don't trust directly.. Have some more conversation with him... take your time, check his profile, judge him properly... and finally if u get some confidence then u can ask his number first.
Well I've always regretted it but if y'all grew a bond then isn't the risk worth it?
Don't or if you must get a dual sim phone with a new sim for him.
Of course not
If he is your boyfriend and you are going to marry him, you can give it otherwise don't give it because what's the point of giving if he is not your partner.
I would give my number to certain girls because then I instantly know if they are legit or fake
I never share nothing real on the internet about me
Umm - let me think...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0z_Qqnq8pI8 Itās not difficult - if you donāt want to give him your personal number, just get a second SIM card they cost like 5 bucks. Or if your phone doesnāt have dual slot, buy a cheap āburner phoneā and give him that number.
Maybe a chat site but not my home number till we get to know each other better.. so like Skype or chit chat or what ever there is out there.
If Iām signing up for something if itās on a dating app I give my Skype ID I could block person on their.
Never, as I have the whole world blocked nowadays.
Hahahah!
I'm about to share my number with someone on here too 😁
Never!!!
Use a voice app that doesn't require a phone number
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