Cyber Dating Expert Shares Tips On How To Avoid Catfishing

What's the biggest fear about online dating: people misrepresenting themselves. The scourge of catfishing has been all over the news but is it really that big of a problem? Cyber dating expert, Julie Spira, discusses this issue in detail.Show more

Nowadays, most people on the Internet are aware of what online dating or chatting means and what problems can come with it. Most of them are aware of the term catfishing as it has become a popular term on the Internet. It has become more popular as more stories have surfaced on national level and in popular shows discussing the whole concept of catfishing.

You might have heart of the popular show, Catfish, which involves two man introducing different stories from people who think they are being catfished. Catfishing is the act of luring a person into chatting or a relationship using a fake persona online. This can include lying about your age, job, personality, and most commonly using other people’s photos! This has become very popular with online dating sites or chat forums.

In this video, Julie Spira, a cyber dating expert, discusses what catfishing is and how to avoid it.
The dating expert elaborates what being catfished is and how it happens. Most people probably have been catfished but probably don’t know it. People use an attractive picture to lure people in and start chatting. Obviously, this plan falls apart once a meetup happens and the person doesn’t appear the same as in their pictures.

Spira claims that most people think about the possibility of being catfished but they are in love with the idea of being in love so they go along with these long-distance relationships. These people usually start off as pen pals from different sides of the country that would probably never meet. They are never really sure if the person they are talking to is actually the person they say they are. Scary!

You can often tell if you are being catfished if the photos they send you seem unrealistic. If they use model type pictures or somewhat sensual pictures, this can be a sign that they might not be the person they say they are! A great way to solve this issue is to search the picture they used online. Google has a feature where you can use a picture and see how many other places it comes up on. If their photo is seen on different sites and has been circulating around the internet for quite some time, you are most likely being catfished!

Another way to solve the catfish problem is to plan some kind of hangout such as a skype or facetime call. Obviously, you will be chatting live, chatting face to face, and there will be no way to fake how they look like. If many excuses are given as to why they can’t skype, you should be concerned! This also applies for in-person hangouts. If the person avoids to show up their face, they are most likely hiding something. Beware!

This is one very informative video and will definitely come in handy especially if you are into online dating. It is always important to stay safe on the Internet and use all the necessary precautions when talking with strangers. Julie Spira gives you some great piece of advice that can help you avoid catfishing! Good luck!