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Kitten Fishing — Are White Lies Red Flags?
How to sabotage a first impression.
Hello Singles and Kittens.
Today we will dive into the murky waters of catfish and kitten fish. But first, what do these terms mean in the dating context?
A catfish is someone who has created an entirely false online identity. While the act of creating a fake profile is not illegal, catfish may engage in illegal activities; such as fraud or harassment. The term was coined in a 2010 documentary of the same name. The documentary The Tinder Swindler is another cautionary tale of catfishing and fraud.
If you run across a catfish in dating, immediately stop all contact and block them on any of your personal social media. If they are still matched with you on a dating app, report them via the app and block them there as well. Do not bother to let them know how you feel about the situation, they do not care.
Catfish are predators.
No one likes being made a fool of, but I suggest you view it as a lesson learned. It is absolutely not personal, and you have nothing to feel bad about. I know it sucks, but it is best to let go and…
