Definition of Catfish

to trick someone into a loving connection by using a fake profile online

Examples of Catfish in a sentence

Virtual money scammers often target elderly women to catfish because they are lonely and want to feel that someone loves them. 🔊

After his divorced mother gave thousands of dollars to her so-called boyfriend whom she never met in person, everyone knew someone was trying to catfish her with a made-up boyfriend. 🔊

Vulnerable women should be aware on virtual dating sites because people like to catfish them with a fictitious identity promising them love and then taking their money. 🔊

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