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Does it hurt you when someone catfishes you?

There was a girl I was cool with on periscope and she turned out to be fake and she disappeared on me. I was really bummed. I considered her a friend. Why do people create fake profiles and stories online?

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Enchanted · 56-60, F

So sad...that's why I keep a very small circle.

wingeyes · 36-40, F

I mean... I guess I should expect it.

Serenitree · F

@wingeyes: no. You shouldn't expect it. You need to take people at face value, or you lose something valuable. So, maybe someone else will lie to you. Just don't send money. If they start crying poverty and asking for money, then you can begin to be suspicious, but in general, don't expect the worst of people. You'll only be hurting yourself if you do.

Jan 4/17
4:38 pm

wingeyes · 36-40, F

@Serenitree: the people who ask for money ( like the nigerian catfishes) are easy to spot. But the ones who appear to be your friends? That hurts. Like that happened to me on EP too a couple people just up and disappeared and were not real

wingeyes · 36-40, F

@Serenitree: and yes I still believe in the goodness in people