5 ways to avoid a ‘Catfish’ while dating online

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Finding love online has become easier with social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, due to the fact that anyone can create a profile, it’s easy for individuals to disguise themselves and pretend to be someone else.

MTV’s “Catfish” explores this online trend by filming individuals who believe that they are being deceived by a love interest who they have met online.


But while the show proves that it’s possible to be fooled by a person online, there are several ways to protect yourself and prevent falling into the “Catfish” trap.

Click continue to find out how to avoid a ‘Catfish’ while dating online.


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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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