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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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People who catfish on dating sites use false identities and fake information to create a desirable profile in order to lure victims into a relationship. These individuals are often very good at crafting stories and maintaining an online relationship and will go to great lengths to manipulate and deceive their victims. They may pose as military personnel, doctors, celebrities or the ideal partner in order to gain the trust of their victims. They may also engage in cyber bullying and threats of physical harm, and will often harvest photos and information from other victims' social media profiles. In some cases, catfishers will set up a fake accounts pretending to be an online dating platform, asking for financial support for "refunds" or other purposes. People need to be very careful in online relationships, and take the necessary steps to ensure their own safety.