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.