Being a cam model isn’t really the safest of jobs out there. Still, it’s getting more and more popular as time goes by. Sex work, in general, is often quite unsafe. It can cause many problems for you because you’re sometimes forced to deal with some unpleasant people.
Thankfully, there are ways you can keep yourself safe and protected, even in this industry. Make sure you have the law on your side first. Get to know it, how it works, how it can help you. The rest is you being extraordinarily cautious and creative at keeping your identity hidden.
You can do that in multiple ways, but if you’re unsure how to go about it, you’ve come to the right place. Let us guide you through some steps.
Use DMCA Service
One of the first things you should familiarize yourself with as a camgirl is the DMCA law and services. Sadly, not very many girls know about these things until later down the line. By then, they could already become victimized or have their content stolen and posted elsewhere.
The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) law protects owners of digital content and creators alike. Think of this as an anti-piracy service.
We’re sure you know what that means, but how does it work? When you have a DMCA service protection, you can have peace of mind knowing that nobody can really steal your camgirl videos and post them elsewhere. Not only that, but even posting screenshots of your content isn’t legal.
You can submit a DMCA takedown notice whenever you see your content used without permission, and it will be taken down. This kind of service is very beneficial, especially since cam girls are often robbed of their content, which is later used on different porn sites, in random ads, etc.
More things you need to know about DMCA can be found in this article.
Keep Your Information Private
Sex work is often not safe. It includes a lot of awkward encounters (in case people recognize you on the street), and a constant flow of creeps flooding all of your social media. How do you keep yourself in a situation like that? The basics of camgirl safety include keeping all of your information private.
It would be best if you could separate your personal life from your job. You can do that by withholding some important personal information. Those include your actual name, address, the town you reside in, and anything personal you can think of. To further separate your life from your work, it would be useful to have an email specifically for your cam work. It should be completely different from what you use in your daily life.
You can also check your surroundings before starting a session or recording a camgirl video. That’s important because people can draw a lot of conclusions based on what they see in the background. So, make sure no personal photos or information is visible.
Manage Your Social Media
Managing social media is a massive part of every online creator’s business. You can put yourself on the digital map, advertise your business or services, even get sponsors, etc. Unfortunately, social media comes with one significant inconvenience — people are creeps.
Being anonymous behind a screen ensures one’s safety. You should be relatively safe as long as you don’t use your real name and your cam email to log in. It would be smart if you could also use a VPN, just for some extra protection.
How do you protect yourself from creepy people who can get a hold of you anytime they want through private messages? Stick to your business, and don’t let any comments sway you. Don’t let any useless comments waste your time unless direct messages are how you link people to your private content. Of course, all in exchange for a decent amount of money.
Fighting off weirdos can often be tricky. Never forget that you can take a break from all of that by limiting the access to your private messages. Staying off social media might not be the smartest since that’s a great way to promote yourself.
Be Mindful of Packages
Sending and receiving packages is yet another thing you should be careful about. Again, you should never mix your online business with real life. So, what happens when fans want to send you gifts that aren’t digital cash? You can’t give them your address, that would be very dangerous.
The best thing you can do is open a PO box. If you live in a small town, it’s best to open a PO box in another nearby city. That way, people won’t find out which town you actually live in. That can be a bit of an inconvenience because you’ll have to go back and forth to pick up your packages. But isn’t it worth it in exchange for privacy and safety? We definitely think so.
What about if you want to expand your business to selling goodies that aren’t just digital? You have to find a way to send them that won’t uncover any personal information. Here you can apply the same solution as with receiving gifts. Simply post your goods from a different place that is not connected to where you actually live. That’s the best way to stay as anonymous as possible.
Meeting Up
If you’re down for meeting people up, you need to be extremely cautious. Many times, people aren’t who they present themself to be on the internet. We’re not just talking about catfishing, but they can be super friendly to you online, but very harmful and aggressive when you meet them. That’s why meeting up can be the most dangerous part of your job. Keep in mind that you do not have to do this. Only meet up if you want to. See these tips for meeting new people.
If this is something you’re up for, ensure you’re meeting in a public setting, somewhere with many people, whether it’s a crowded park, a busy cafe, or a restaurant. Ensure there are as many people as possible because the chances of anything going wrong won’t be as high.
Another thing you can do is let your friends know where you’re going. Tell them your exact location, or use an app to share it. Let them know where you’ll be going so that they can keep that in mind if they track your phone and see you moving somewhere.
Conclusion
There are various ways to protect yourself in this business. In case you need more protection, you can always talk to local camgirls so that they can share their experiences and techniques with you.
Being a camgirl is a job that, unfortunately, carries a lot of dangers along with it. It’s important to remember that nobody forces you to do anything. You don’t have to do anything that makes you uncomfortable or unsafe.
What matters most is your safety and peace of mind. No job should be stressful. Thankfully, there are ways to go about protecting yourself as a camgirl. Sometimes you’ll have to get creative or go the extra mile. However, we think that nothing is really an inconvenience if it guarantees your safety and anonymity on the World Wide Web.
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