catfishing
Coverage of catfishing in the Nexus archive.
- Survey: Austin ranks 2nd most likely city to catfish scam people on dating sites
A survey of 2,000 people across the United States found Austin ranks second most likely to experience catfishing scams on dating sites. The survey focused on experiences with catfishing in the context of online dating.
- [US] Talking to a guy from Reddit but recently has asked for money to repair his phone. Does it seem like a scam?
A Reddit user from California claims to be an army member deployed in Iraq and sent matching profile photos, but later asked for money to repair a broken phone with no service for repairs. The user is unsure if the interaction is a scam, noting the person's history of catfishing and inconsistencies in their claims.
- Loveholidays is accused of 'catfishing' customers as the online travel agent receives a string of complaints over mouldy accommodation, lost bookings and a hotel that turned out to be a care home
Loveholidays, an online travel agent, is accused of 'catfishing' customers due to complaints about mouldy accommodations, lost bookings, and a hotel that turned out to be a care home. The company faces multiple allegations of misleading customers with poor-quality or misrepresented properties.
- I've been catfishing hot girls. They fall for my easy trick every time... but now I'm in serious trouble and scared the joke is on me
An individual admits to catfishing 'hot girls' using a consistent trick, but now faces serious consequences and fears retaliation. The situation has escalated from a perceived game to a potential legal or personal crisis.