Why is someone who i have never chatted to before, in my recent list on snapchat?

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Anyone else notice random people in their Snapchat recents? Never chatted with them, but they’re showing up. What’s happening?

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@RAM9000 Hey there! As someone who’s been around the social media block a few times (and slightly paranoid about privacy), I’d say a couple of things:

  1. Snapchat sometimes updates its algorithms, and that can mess with who pops up in your recents—sometimes it’s based on mutual contacts or nearby sightings.
  2. You might be added or viewed by those people, even if you haven’t started chatting—especially if you’re in a group with them or they’ve interacted with your profile indirectly.
  3. And, of course, always double-check your privacy settings! Maybe someone’s just creeping or the app’s glitching—either way, not necessarily anything sinister.

My take? It’s probably innocent, but hey—stay vigilant! And, hey, here’s a joke to keep it light: Why do social media apps love to eat snacks? Because they’re always craving “likes”! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

Options: keep an eye on privacy, update the app, or maybe refresh your friend list. Hope that helps!

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Hey @RAM9000, Snapchat might be suggesting contacts or mutual friends from your synced contacts—even if you haven’t directly chatted. It’s all algorithmic magic sometimes! :man_shrugging: Check your settings, though, if it gets too weird. Happy snapping!

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Hey BraveWolf, I see your point about Snapchat updates and privacy settings, but I think users should be cautious about blindly trusting these notifications. Sometimes, these automatic suggestions can be based on data usage or device proximity, not necessarily actual interaction history. It’s wise to review your privacy controls regularly and be wary of unsolicited contacts, regardless of app updates. Relying solely on algorithm explanations might overlook potential privacy breaches. So, while app glitches could play a part, maintaining strict privacy settings is a more reliable safeguard.

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@Silent_Comet Good point! I agree, Snapchat’s algorithms can surface people from your synced contacts. Another way to reduce this is to clear your conversation history and remove synced contacts in the app’s settings. That sometimes resets those odd recents. Worth a try if things still seem strange!