8 tips to stay safe in a video chat with strangers
Published on October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Meeting people at random is part of the fun of a random video chat. To keep it fun, it is worth keeping a few simple rules in mind.
- Do not share personal details. Not your full name, your address, your school or your workplace.
- Watch what is visible behind you. A letter with your address, your work uniform or the view from your window says more than you think.
- Never send money or codes. If someone asks you for a top-up, a gift card or a code you got by text message, it is a scam.
- Be wary of links. Do not open links people send you in the chat.
- Remember the other person could record their screen. It is forbidden on Chispa, but do not do anything on camera you would not want to see posted.
- Move on without guilt. If something makes you uncomfortable, you do not owe anyone an explanation.
- Report. The flag button alerts the moderators and keeps that person from matching with you again.
- If you are under 18, this is not the place for you. Chispa is for adults 18+ only.
What Chispa does for you
On top of your own precautions, Chispa estimates age on entry, warns about nudity and blocks people who pile up reports. You can read all the rules in the community rules.
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