Safety awareness has grown significantly in online dating. Video calls add an extra layer of protection, especially for women and anyone cautious about meeting strangers. Seeing the person live helps confirm they are who they claim to be and reduces the risk of catfishing or uncomfortable surprises. But still, I would advise against immediately trusting anyone with information like a personal phone number. There’s a lot to it. Personally, I prefer a temporary phone number from Gettempnumber.com for the first communication.