Spotting a Fake: Recognizing Catfishing and Protecting Yourself Online
In today’s digital era, online interactions through dating sites and social media are common, but they carry risks like catfishing. Catfishing involves creating a fake persona to deceive others for emotional manipulation, financial gain, or personal motives. Recognizing red flags—such as fast-moving relationships, avoidance of face-to-face meetings, suspicious social media profiles, and financial requests—can help