Questions Fréquentes
À propos de Catfishing
1 What is Catfishing?
Creating fake identities to deceive people in online relationships.
2 How does Catfishing work?
Scammer steals photos from social media or uses AI-generated faces Creates elaborate fake life story with job, family, and interests Maintains deception for emotional manipulation, money, or personal info
3 How can I protect myself from Catfishing?
Video call early Reverse image search Be wary of perfect profiles Trust your instincts
4 What should I do if I'm a victim of Catfishing?
If you've been targeted by Catfishing, stop all communication with the scammer immediately. Document all evidence including messages, transactions, and contact information. Report to local police and file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Contact your bank if any financial information was compromised.
5 How do I report Catfishing?
Report Catfishing to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftc.gov/complaint, your local police department, and any platforms where the scam occurred. For internet-based scams, also report to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.