Chadfishing refers to the act of creating a fake online dating profile to deceive or manipulate others. It is a term derived from “catfishing,” which involves pretending to be someone else online. In the context of “chadfishing,” individuals typically create profiles to portray themselves as an attractive, confident, and wealthy person, often embodying stereotypical “alpha male” characteristics.
Chadfishing involves the deliberate creation of a false persona with the intention of tricking or scamming unsuspecting individuals. These false profiles usually feature pictures of attractive individuals, including professionally taken photos or pictures of celebrities. The purpose behind chadfishing is often to manipulate others emotionally or financially, exploiting their trust, and potentially leading to various consequences such as heartbreak or financial loss.
Examples:
1. “I suspected that the person I was talking to on the dating app was chadfishing, as their profile seemed too perfect to be true.”
2. “She fell victim to chadfishing when the person she had been chatting with turned out to be a completely different person, using someone else’s photos to deceive her.”
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