Financial Loss
Catfishing doesn't only hurt your heart, but also your wallet. The same FBI study found that the losses of those reported in 2018 exceeded $362 million. It is estimated to be about 70% higher than it was in 2017, according to the organization. It's become so commonplace, there's even a TV show dedicated to it...
MTV's Catfish
In 2012, MTV launched a television series dedicated to helping people find out if their online love is the real deal or another catfish. Hosts Nev and Max use online tracking, image search, and phone records to find out if the person matches the profile. Of the couples on the show, only about 11% of them end the episode still interested in a romantic relationship. Beware, if you think you've found the one on the web, you might not be so lucky...
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