What Does Being ‘Catfished’ Mean?

Chances are you have been hearing the word "Catfish" lately. So let's talk about what being catfished means...

A "catfish" is someone who pretends to be someone else online. This person completely assumes a fake identity and goes the extra mile to make their victim believe that they are exactly who they say they are. It tends to happen a lot in online dating. MTV airs a show aptly titled "Catfish: The TV Show" that helps victims catch their catfish in devastating lies.

Catfish victims usually end up falling in love with a person that does not exist. For example, a woman may think she is in love with a male model type and in actuality it is a teenage girl behind that computer screen. Have you or anyone you know been catfished? Leave your story in the comments below!