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Being catfished can be emotionally devastating and leave you feeling betrayed and confused.

A catfish is someone who creates a fake online identity to deceive others — usually motivated by greed, loneliness, or a desire to exploit.

While it’s easy to think it won’t happen to you, catfishing targets people from every background.

You can significantly lower your chances of being deceived through vigilance and smart habits.

Don’t wait — validate their identity from the beginning.

Ask for a video call or a real time photo.

If they consistently avoid video chats, make excuses, or only send photos taken from the internet, that’s a red flag.

Use tools like Google Images or TinEye to check their pictures.

If the photos are reused across multiple accounts or found on free stock sites, they’re likely lying about who they are.

Notice any contradictions in their details.

They frequently alter their career, residence, or background to stay consistent with the lie.

If your gut tells you something is wrong, question what you’re being told.

Real individuals don’t shy away from personal conversations.

Be cautious if someone moves too fast.

Sudden professing of love, insistence on exclusivity, or talk of marriage and shared futures are common tactics used by catfishes to build emotional dependence quickly.

Real connections take time to develop.

Real partnerships are rooted in patience, transparency, and reciprocity.

Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

Regardless of how emotional or urgent their plea sounds.

Whether they say they’re stranded, sick, or dealing with a relative’s crisis, these are classic scams.

Real people don’t ask strangers for money, especially after only knowing them online.

Keep your private details off public platforms.

Don’t share identifiable information such as your job, home location, schedule, or family members.

Catfishes use these details to appear more authentic and to manipulate you emotionally.

Wait to share intimate details until you’ve confirmed who they are.

Confide in a friend or family member.

Share what’s happening with a friend or family member.

They may notice red flags you’re too emotionally involved to see.

A trusted third party can help uncover the truth.

Finally, remember that you’re not alone if you’ve been catfished.

No one is immune — not even the most cautious.

How you act afterward determines your healing.

Report the account to the platform.

Remove them from your connections permanently.

Don’t carry guilt for being deceived.

Healing takes time, Framer but learning from the experience helps you stay safer in the future.

Staying vigilant doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy online connections.

It’s the key to forming honest bonds with truly genuine people