Catfishing is the act of using fake images and information to formulate a fraudulent identity on the internet. A catfish will try to steal some other person's personal information including name, pictures, emails, etc. to create their own identity. In our blog, we have tried to explain what exactly it is and what necessary steps you can undertake to stay protected.

1. 6 Ways to Protect
Yourself
From Online
Catfishing Scams

2. Cybersecurity is a growing field with various developments
taking place every day. Hackers devise novel means to break
into your system. One such method is catfishing scams. In
this blog, we have tried to explain what exactly is catfishing
and how you can stay protected from this. So let’s start.

3. Catfishing scams in simple terms means using fake images and
information to formulate a fraudulent identity on the internet. A catfish
will try to steal some other person’s personal information including
name, pictures, emails, etc. to create their own identity. Once they
devise this fake ID they might indulge in business or for another
purpose.
Catfishing scams is a popular cybercrime used in social media and dating
apps. On dating apps, catfish pose as someone else and make the other
person a victim of a romance scam. It is important to note that catfishing
is not only used for crimes but is also used by people who are not
confident about themselves.

4. HOW DO CATFISH SCAMS WORK?
Catfish pose as a legitimate people and can make
the other person trust them into giving personal
information or be a victim of theirs. They can
make the victim give them money or some other
personal information. Now, catfish might use this
information to perpetrate greater cybercrimes
like ransomware, malware, etc.
While some catfish might be innocuous,
nonetheless, it is important to stay informed
about how to tackle them.

5. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM
CATFISHING SCAM?
Conduct a Background Check
The first way to detect if any person is legitimate or
not is to conduct a background check. You can use
apps like Instant Checkmate or even simply type
their name on Google to see their social media, etc.
Thereafter, you can verify their other information like
their workplace, friends, etc. to see if they are
legitimate or not.

6. Identify the Signs of Catfish
If the catfish is using detailed information, it might
be tricky to identify them. As catfish are intended to
target specific people, they might not have a lot of
followers or posts. Also, they might not be ready to
meet or indulge in video calls. These are some other
signs to identify catfish.

7. Never Give Out Your Personal
Information
Divulging your personal information to strangers is
always risky. If someone you just met online asks you
for your personal information and prods you to share
other information in a short span of time, chances are
they might be catfishing you. If they ask you for a
password saying it’s an emergency, it is a red flag that
they are catfish. Always be vigilant while you share
your personal information online.

8. Always Be Suspicious of New People
Whenever you get a friend request or message from
unknown people, be suspicious and do not trust them
immediately. While it is completely fine to meet new
people but always be vigilant and careful while
interacting with new people.

9. Question Them
If you are doubtful about a certain person, ask them
questions that only that particular person would know.
You can ask them about the restaurant or the specific
places of the place they claim to be. If they try to
evade questions or give wrong answers, be careful.

10. Employ Reverse Image Search
Social media makes use of fake images. If you sense
the person you are talking to is fake, try a reverse
image search to see if their picture is fake or not. This
mechanism also identifies whether the picture is
authentic or not by comparing it to similar images.

11. SYSVOOT
If you happen to be a victim of catfish, you can incur losses and even have heartbreak. To
keep yourself protected, stay informed, and be watchful about whatever happens on the
internet. At Sysvoot, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest happening in
the field of cybercrimes so that you are informed and stay protected. Also, to safeguard your
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