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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?
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Catfish have become quite clever and sophisticated, often crafting fictitious stories, creating falsified profile photos and using technology to assume new identities. They may also use social media and manipulation techniques to lure victims in. They may also steal photos or fabricate romantic stories. In many cases, the catfish will lie, fabricate, manipulate and otherwise trick the victim over a period of time in order to establish trust. As the victim becomes more and more invested in the online relationship, the catfish will eventually reveal their true identity and disappear, often leaving the victim hurt, confused and angry. In some instances, catfish have also used deceptive techniques to gain the trust of innocent people in order to commit financial crimes or cyberbullying.  In many cases, the catfish has little to no respect for the victim's feelings and emotions and will have no remorse for their actions.  It's very important to use caution and common sense when it comes to digital communications and meeting people online. Before trusting someone, make sure to verify their identity and take steps to protect yourself from potential danger.