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What is catfishing and what can you do if you are catfished?

Catfishing is when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person. It often happens on social media or dating apps and websites as a tactic to form online relationships under false pretenses, sometimes to lure people into financial scams.

CNN·July 10, 2026

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