Beware: How Scammers Use Video Calls and Old Phone Data – A Lesson for Everyone

  • Aug 05, 2025

Brothers and Sisters,
We live in a time where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives. AI has made so many things easier – from healthcare to education and even daily life tasks. But along with these benefits, some people are misusing this technology for fraud and criminal activities. This is why we must stay alert and protect ourselves and our loved ones.

The Hidden Dangers of Video Calls

Many scams now start with something simple – a video call. Here’s how it usually happens:

The Approach:
A stranger sends you a friend request on Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, or any other social media platform. They seem nice and friendly. Over time, they gain your trust.

The Trap:
They ask for a video call. During the call, they record your screen without your knowledge.

The Scam:
Later, they edit this video using AI tools to make it look inappropriate or fake nude. Then they blackmail you:

“Send me money, or I will share this with your family and friends.”

Important:
This can happen to anyone – even if you never did anything wrong. AI tools today can create fake videos that look 100% real.

Don’t Even Trust Familiar Faces Completely

You may think, “This is only for strangers.” But even with family or friends:

If someone records your video calls without permission and later loses their phone, that data could fall into the wrong hands.

Hackers can recover deleted videos from stolen or sold phones.

It’s not about mistrusting people – it’s about being careful with technology.

Deleted Doesn’t Mean Gone Forever

Here’s what most people don’t know:

When you delete a photo or video, it doesn’t actually get erased.

Your phone only hides it by changing the file’s format.

With advanced recovery tools, hackers can bring back deleted files from years ago.

NEVER Sell Your Old Phone Without Doing This

If you want to sell or give away your old phone:

Delete everything from your phone.

Fill the phone with useless files – like cartoons, random videos, or non-personal photos.

Delete and factory reset the phone again.

Repeat the process (fill it again with useless data and reset again).

This makes it almost impossible for someone to recover your original personal data.

Important Safety Tips

Never answer video calls from strangers.

Avoid unnecessary video calls, even with friends, unless you fully trust them.

Remove your memory card before sending your phone for repairs.

Do not sell phones carelessly in open markets.

Always wipe your phone using the method above before giving it away.

Final Advice

Technology is powerful, but it’s also dangerous when misused. Protect your privacy. Don’t let curiosity or trust blind you to potential risks. A single careless video call or sold phone can destroy reputations and lives.

Prevention is always better than regret.

Stay safe. Educate your children, friends, and family about this. Share this message widely.

EasyTrans Team