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Recent years, catfishing has become prevalent, Catfishing refers to the creation of a fictitious online persona, or fake identity (typically on social networking platforms), with the intent of deception.
Many people use social media every day. They talk to friends, share photos, and meet new people. But sometimes, people on the internet are not who they say they are. This is called catfishing. It is a type of social media scam that can be dangerous.
What is Catfishing?
Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online identity to trick other people. They might use a fake name, fake photos, and fake information. They do this to make friends, get money, or hurt others. It is a common form of phishing on social media.
Example: Someone pretends to be a 16-year-old student, but they are actually an adult trying to steal your personal information.
Real Profile vs Fake Profile
| Real Profile | Fake Profile |
|---|---|
| Has many friends and real photos | Only has a few photos, usually from the internet |
| Video calls with you | Always makes excuses not to video call |
| Talks about normal daily life | Has very dramatic or perfect stories |
| Does not ask for money | Asks for money or personal information |
5 Tips to Stay Safe
- Never share your personal information with strangers online.
- Always check if a profile looks real before trusting them.
- Ask to video call if you want to know who they really are.
- Tell a parent or teacher if someone makes you feel uncomfortable.
- Report fake profiles to the social media platform.