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How to spot "catfishing"

Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:19 pm
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:19 pm
I've watched the MTV show numerous times. I like to believe that many who are on that show have a lack of self-esteem and confidence about themselves, and are simply wanting a connection, almost believing anything and everything to be true to avoid the void in their life.

I'm aware of how to use reverse image searches, reverse phone number searches, and websites to spot AI generated imagines.

I've done all three of these things, using multiple sites within each field. All reverse images come back with 0 results. The phone number comes back to a registered person -- in other words, it isn't a burner type phone number. I can even see the wireless carrier provider. And the website to check if the pictures that I have are AI generated all come back with less than a 2 % chance of the pictures being AI generated on each picture.

I just started chatting with this woman yesterday, and we're scheduled to do a FaceTime either tomorrow or Thursday. If that truly happens, I will have my answer. And if it doesn't happen, I most likely will have my answer as well. This lady is from Finland, but now lives in the United States, just 2 states over and only 3 hours away -- which is what threw up a red flag to me. And her Facebook profile (we are now "Friends") lacks any real content, but does go all the way back to 2010. And the comments that are on there, some are in Finnish, which adds credibility that she is "real" and not AI generated, but I'm still skeptical that I'm actually talking to the person I have pictures of. I am always guarded online, and especially with any type of dating app (met her through Facebook Dating).

In the meantime, what other precautionary measures should I be on the lookout for?
This post was edited on 9/24/24 at 6:23 pm
Posted by No Colors
Sandbar
Member since Sep 2010
13274 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:21 pm to
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what other precautionary measures should I be on the lookout for?


If she's hot, and she's pretending to be attracted to you, then you're being catfished.
Posted by RandomPoster
Member since Sep 2024
248 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:21 pm to
Make sure the roll of quarters in her pocket is there before you make out.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:22 pm to
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If she's hot, and she's pretending to be attracted to you, then you're being catfished.


This happens IRL to me. This doesn't tell me shite.

Posted by TJack
BR
Member since Dec 2018
3059 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:22 pm to
If she tells you to move to Maui?
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:24 pm to
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If she tells you to move to Maui?


I'd move, after my kids are old enough and on their own. But not necessarily for her, or any woman. Simply because it is a beautiful place to be.

But on a more serious note, she hasn't asked for anything. Not even hinted.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
33393 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:24 pm to
Posted by Tr33fiddy
Hog Jaw, Arkansas (it exists)
Member since Aug 2023
1971 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:24 pm to
You watching MTV and worried about some one on the phone tricking you. Ain't no hot women hitting on you IRL
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:26 pm to
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Ain't no hot women hitting on you IRL


Dude, I'm filtered on my profile. I am just giving back to the women that do this to men.
Posted by GeauxGutsy
Member since Jul 2017
5958 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:26 pm to
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I just started chatting with this woman yesterday, and we're scheduled to do a FaceTime either tomorrow or Thursday.


Are you both too busy to take 5 minutes and FaceTime now?
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:27 pm to
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Are you both too busy to take 5 minutes and FaceTime now?


She has something planned for tonight or I would. But she did indicate tomorrow, so I don't mind waiting. It's not an emergency so to speak.
Posted by Tr33fiddy
Hog Jaw, Arkansas (it exists)
Member since Aug 2023
1971 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:29 pm to
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Dude, I'm filtered on my profile. I am just giving back to the women that do this to men.


I don't know what that means.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
39147 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:31 pm to
Bulges in the wrong places.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:33 pm to
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Bulges in the wrong places.


Zero. None.

I know the saying, "If it looks too good to be true, it most likely is." And this may prove to be the case. But ... if not ... daddy likey.
Posted by stonedbegonias
Member since Jan 2010
12210 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:35 pm to
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Facebook profile (we are now "Friends") lacks any real content, but does go all the way back to 2010.


She sounds like a keeper
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40182 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:38 pm to
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She sounds like a keeper


I would rather someone who doesn't post all of their life on social media.

Much of my life happens outside of social media, and I prefer to keep it that way.
Posted by WaterSplashesBack
Member since Sep 2024
809 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:42 pm to
Just go back to beating off.
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
35396 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:42 pm to
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She has something planned for tonight or I would. But she did indicate tomorrow, so I don't mind waiting


You don’t have to schedule a phone call in advance. Sounds sus
Posted by DeltaTigerDelta
Member since Jan 2017
13905 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:48 pm to
She may indeed be Finnish.
You may indeed finish.
But it won’t be a happy ending.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
72303 posts
Posted on 9/24/24 at 6:49 pm to
If you've watched enough Catfish episodes, then you know this mysterious Finnish lady is actually one of your guy friends. Who you now know is gay for you. (And whom you've almost certainly already sent nudes to and had phone sex with.)
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