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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...