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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Catfishing can be a hurtful thing, but seems common. How do people who lie about their romantic profiles on dating sites, how do people who catfish others, how do they do it?
<|assistant|>
People who catfish others typically create a fake online persona with a fabricated backstory, often making their profile appear more attractive than it is in real life. They will usually lure victims in with fake messages and promises of love before demanding money or personal information. Some catfishers have even been known to create false identities of people they know in order to gain their trust.