The survey asked 2,000 people across the United States about their experiences with catfishing on dating sites.

Indiana native. 62 years old. Big golfer. A huge fan of the LPGA. On Aug. 4, Rodney opened an Instagram account with the handle @lpgafanatic6512, and he quickly followed some verified accounts for ...

The recent story involving Notre Dame football player Manti Te’o’s fake internet girlfriend has brought the term “catfish” to a mainstream audience. The Urban Dictionary defines catfish as “someone ...

A catfish is someone who steals another person’s identity and pretends to be them online. The scam began when the victim commented on a Facebook post, and someone posing as a celebrity asked the ...

Reese Witherspoon has warned fans to be vigilant about scammers impersonating her on social media. The Hollywood actress, 49, has revealed she's endured a tough 24 hours after uncovering a number of ...

There may be plenty of fish in the sea — but a new survey says West Coast singles are getting hooked by catfish. One ...

Meeting real connections can be hard online, with embellished bios, facetuned pictures, and AI bots on fake accounts. Experts say too much time on dating apps can be bad for your mental health, too.

CHARLOTTE — Kitty Musard sat on her patio chair that reads “Harley-Davidson” and says she was taken for a ride. “I was fit to be tied,” she told Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke. She used to play ...

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) would like to remind residents to stay on heightened alert when contacted via phone, email, or social media from any unfamiliar person or entity. Scammers are ...