Everything you need to know about Catfishing Online

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Catfishing is often done under false pretenses of falling in love or sharing common interests.

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The scammer then uses the newly-formed relationship to advance their personal goals without the unsuspecting victim's knowledge.

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HOW CATFISHING WORKS

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WHY WOULD PEOPLE CATFISH?

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WHY WOULD PEOPLE CATFISH?

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WHY WOULD PEOPLE CATFISH?

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SWIPE UP to learn more about catfishing and why people do it

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