Statistics
The percentage of people who lie on online profiles.
What is 53%?
What is the biggest reason people catfish others?
For romantic purposes.
What is another way you can solve the problem of catfishing?
If someone you don’t know contacts you pretending to be someone you know get confirmation from the real person.
Limit who can access your contact information.
NEVER talk to anyone online if you see any red flags.
Can catfishing lead to broken hearts?
Yes, it can.
What is the definition of catfishing?
The definition of catfishing is pretending to be someone you're not to get something from another person.
The percent of catfishers who use someone else's real name.
What is 69%?
What is the fifth biggest reason for catfishing?
Identity scams.
What is a rule for talking to people online?
Only talk to people who you know personally.
What is the second most dangerous thing about catfishing?
Someone could go to jail.
What age range gets catfished the most?
Middle-aged people ranging from 30-40 are most likely to be targeted.
The amount of people who have been catfished in the world.
What is 13%?
What is the third biggest reason for Catfishing?
To benefit their ow entertainment.
What should you do if a random number contacts you?
You should block the number.
What is the fourth most dangerous thing about catfishing?
People can lose trust in others.
Is it more common for me to be the catfisher or woman?
It is more common for women to be the ones catfishing people.
The percent of catfishers that are men.
What is 36%?
What is the fourth biggest reason for catfishing?
They are lonely.
How do you not deal with catfishing?
Meeting up with someone you don't know.
What is the fifth most dangerous thing about catfishing?
You can get your information sold.
Where is catfishing the most common?
Catfishing is most common in the state of Alaska.
The percentage of people who have been contacted in a way that made them feel uncomfortable.
What is 42%?
What is the second biggest reason for catfishing?
For money
What is the most important way to stop catfishing?
Don't respond to someone you don't know.
What is the biggest danger?
Someone can get hurt.
What are the two main reasons people catfish others?
People most commonly catfish people for money and romance.