Catfishing

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Categories: Internet Slang

Catfishing is when someone creates a fake identity or persona online in order to deceive others.

Examples:

She thought she was talking to a cute guy on the dating app, but it turned out to be a catfishing scam.
He was shocked to find out that his online crush had been catfishing him for months.

Synonyms:
catfish syndrome, impersonation, online deception
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