Answer: Are you being catfished? If you’re at all suspicious that someone you’re talking to online is not, in fact, who they say they are, you could be a victim of catfishing. It’s important to know what catfishing is and to be able to identify warning signs so you can protect yourself against these online predators.
What is Catfishing?
Catfishing is the act of creating a false identity in order to lure people into relationships online. The “catfish” refers to the predator who creates the false identity. Catfishing is abusive and deceptive. This practice was widely brought to light in Nev Schulman’s 2010 documentary Catfish.
The phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down. Today, there’s a whole television show based on the idea, the practice is featured in movie plots, and celebs have even shared personal experiences of being catfished.