Any profession involves a certain amount of risk and being a cam girl is no different. Bear in mind that as a model, one of your main goals is to interact and engage with your viewers. As a result, there are some that may seek out an even closer connection.
The good news for you is that there are plenty of ways to safeguard yourself in this profession. Here are the top tips that you should be following:
Only Register with Trustworthy Sites
There are plenty of cam sites out there but not all of them are trustworthy. This is why it is a good idea to stick with well-known sites that employ hundreds or thousands of other models. If you aren't sure, do some research on the site to discover if there has been any fraud or other issues in the past.
At the same time, choose cam sites that take your privacy and security seriously. They should have regulations against sharing or posting of personal information. The site should also have policies for reporting and banning viewers as needed.
Look for sites that will take additional measures to protect your profile. This includes offering 2FA verification so that no one else can log in but you.
Use the Geo Banning Feature
Virtually all good cam sites will give you the option of banning viewers from certain locations. It is a good idea to make use of this, especially if you live in an area with a smaller population. To ensure you are completely safeguarded, it is a good idea to ban viewers from your entire state.
If you do live in a small country, then placing a geo ban on the entire country may be the right move to make. This can seem extreme, but it is a lot easier to find people in smaller populations. So, taking this step is an excellent precaution.
You should be aware that these bans aren't completely foolproof. If your viewers are using a VPN, then it could fool the site into thinking that they are watching from somewhere else. Thus, you should continue to exercise necessary precautions.
Create a Barrier Between You and Your Online Persona
Staying within the confines of your cam site is the best way to create a barrier between you and your online viewers. Avoid going to other chat rooms or video conferencing software. It is far easier for them to get access to your personal information here.
Now, there are some viewers who may want to give you gifts or money separate from the site. Bear in mind that most money transfer methods require you to provide your real name, phone number, and perhaps even address. Thus, it is a good idea to steer clear of this unless you can find a more discreet way.
As for gifts, many sites give you the option of creating Amazon wish lists. This allows viewers to order presents for you. In many cases, though, your Amazon account will contain information about your address. So, make sure that these accounts are attached to a P.O box rather than your home address.
Create New Details About Yourself
You will find that many viewers want to get to know you. As such, they will ask questions about where you live, where you grew up, what you do for a living (apart from camming, of course). It can be difficult to ignore or avoid all these questions.
Instead, it is a good idea to create new details about yourself and memorize them. This way, you can continue to engage with your viewers without putting yourself in any danger. Under no circumstances should you ever give out any personal information.
Be Careful Posting Photos
If you post images on your cam girl profile, make sure that you don’t post these anywhere else. In a similar fashion, don’t post photos that you have used in social media, etc. on the cam site. Viewers can use reverse images to track you down.
If you are using a social media to broadcast your platform, then make sure that it doesn’t have any attachments to your real social media page. Use a different name, email address, etc. Don’t let any of your real friends follow your cam girl page either. Once again, these individuals can be used to trace your real page.
Avoid using backgrounds that can identify where you live or work. Instead, make sure that the background is very generic and that you can see any features, billboards, etc.
Dealing with Aggressive or Unsatisfied Viewers
You are bound to come across some viewers that may be aggressive or unsatisfied viewers. Some may actually be offering constructive criticism and so, you will need to treat it as such. Others may just be looking for attention and can be handled with a witty remark.
There are those, however, that will be actively engaging in aggressive behavior or harassment. Don’t wait for this to escalate. Instead, go ahead and block them and report them immediately. Remember, taking this stance won’t just keep you safe but other girls as well.
Don’t Consider Offline Relationships
There are plenty of viewers who will get attached or enamored with you. They may even be regulars. After a while, these individuals will try to get you to meet them. They will be sweet, promise to be gentlemen, urge you to meet them in a public spot, etc.
It doesn’t matter what they tell you, never ever meet anyone offline. This is something that every professional cam model will warn you against doing. If you do meet someone in real life, your safety will be forfeit. This is a rule that you should never consider breaking, no matter how much someone asks.
There are plenty of steps that you can take to remain safe as a cam girl. Make the effort and you will have peace of mind when following your career. So, make sure to the necessary precautions each and every time.
