Its a term for a person who pretends to be someone else online. A catfish uses fake photos, and sometimes a false persona, to find friends or romantic partners on the internet.

How do you know if youre being Catfished on Facebook?

Heres what to look out for if you think you might be getting catfished.They refuse to video chat with you. They can never send you a selfie in the moment. They wont talk on the phone with you. They always have a reason they cant meet up in person. The people you trust in your life seem suspicious.More items •Sep 12, 2018

What are the dangers of being Catfished?

Though many of the risks in being catfish circle around emotional harm, there are other very real dangers involved:Emotional damage.Public embarassment.Identity theft.Blackmail.Child exploitation.Jun 28, 2016