Baptiste Garcia
Founder of Introscape
Baptiste Garcia is the founder of Introscape, a fake-call app for iPhone. He writes about phone anxiety, social confidence, personal safety, and the small, practical tools that make everyday awkward moments easier to handle. He isn't a therapist or a lawyer — the guides here are practical and well-researched, and the more sensitive ones link out to qualified sources.
Articles by Baptiste Garcia
What Is a Fake Call? How It Works and When to Use One
An app-generated incoming call that looks completely real — but connects to no one. Here's how fake calls work, what they're for, and how to make one on iPhone.
Best Fake Call Apps for iPhone in 2026
Not all fake call apps are equal. Here are the criteria that separate a realistic, well-built iPhone app from a gimmicky one — and how to pick the right fit.
How to Get Out of Any Awkward Situation Gracefully
Be warm, be brief, and don't over-explain. Here are the practical tactics — from a pre-set phone call to a low-detail excuse — for leaving any awkward situation without being rude.
Good Excuses to Leave Work, Plans, or a Party
Believable excuses to leave work, skip plans, or slip out of a party — organised by situation, plus the simple trick that makes any excuse land.
First-Date Safety: A Practical, Non-Alarmist Guide
Practical, non-alarmist first-date safety: plan ahead, meet in public, trust your gut, and use a pre-set alibi call so you can leave on your own terms.
Phone Anxiety (Telephobia): 11 Ways to Make Calls Easier
Why do phone calls feel so hard? A supportive guide to phone anxiety (telephobia) — the signs, the science, and 11 practical ways to make calls easier.
Is It Legal to Use a Fake Call App?
Using a fake call app for personal reasons is legal in most places. Here's why fake calls are fine — and the few situations where they cross a legal line.
How to Use a Fake Call to Leave a Bad Date Gracefully
Stuck on a date that isn't working? Here's how to use a scheduled fake call to make a calm, believable exit - and when to be honest or leave fast instead.