Chatfishing involves creating fake online personas to manipulate others in chat settings, often for scamming, catfishing, or data theft. Perpetrators use fabricated identities on dating apps, social media, or forums to build false trust. Victims suffer emotional and financial harm, while fraudsters and cybercriminals benefit from exploiting personal information or extorting money.
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