catfish

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a fish with a flat head and long hairs around its mouth that lives in rivers or lakes

someone who pretends on social media to be someone different, in order to trick or attract other people:

Online scammers and catfish usually have broad profile interests so that they can appeal to as many people as possible.

to try to trick or attract someone by pretending on social media to be someone different:

If a random, attractive person starts talking to you online, you are very likely being catfished.

an edible fish with a flat head and stiff growths like hairs around its mouth, found in rivers and lakes