Imagine this: someone makes a whole new online character just to trick people into a fake relationship.
We call this "catfishing." The word started with the documentary "Catfish" in 2010. It tells the story of a guy who fell in love with someone online, only to find out that the person was using a fake identity.
Here's how it happens: a catfisher makes a fake profile on social media or dating sites. They use stolen pictures and details to look like the perfect person. Wearing this disguise, they jump into the internet, often catching someone for an online romance.
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