New York City dating is wild enough without unexpected surprises. However, one woman’s recent night out went from ordinary to alarming in a matter of minutes. What started as a casual dinner date quickly spiraled into what she described as major “sketchy vibes.”
The unsettling moment came when her date excused himself to the bathroom. But left something behind: a second phone, quietly recording her. The revelation hit hard as she realized he allegedly wanted to monitor her interactions with others at the restaurant.
Viewers on TikTok were stunned, and @v.o.ax ‘s video detailing the encounter has racked up hundreds of thousands of views. Many questioned whether anyone could genuinely think that leaving a recording device running during a date was acceptable.
When asked directly, the New York woman confirmed that her date had openly stated his reason. He wanted to keep an eye on her while he stepped away. While the honesty is arguably impressive, the consensus among commenters was clear. The behavior was downright creepy.
New York Woman Takes Date’s Phone And Runs
The TikTok community rallied around her, calling out the man’s actions as “weird” and off-putting. Advice poured in. Leave at the first sign of trouble, never hesitate at red flags, and even ask for an “angel shot” from the bartender if necessary. Others shared personal horror stories of overly controlling or deceptive dates.
“Start leaving at the first sign of weird. Don’t wait for red flags. Leave when they aren’t green,” one follower strongly advises.
“Applepay yourself,” a follower suggests.
“Free phone and get outta there?” another asks.
The woman also revealed that she walked away with the man’s phone in her hand. Her caption proudly declared, “I am now the proud owner of 2 iPhones.” She confirmed in the comments that she has no intention of seeing him again and seemed to enjoy the poetic justice of her action.
The incident serves as a cautionary tale for anyone navigating the New York dating scene. Or really, any dating scene. While it’s easy to get caught up in a seemingly fun evening, trust your instincts and never ignore red flags. And maybe double-check that your date isn’t recording you for reasons that would make a horror movie blush.
In the end, what should have been a casual night out in New York became a reminder that some dates aren’t just awkward. They’re alarming. Keep your wits about you, and maybe keep a second phone handy too. You never know when someone might be watching.
Sofia Bassett 
Kenna Raye 
