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How to Avoid Catfish on Dating Sites: Prevention Strategies
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Catfishing is preventable. Here are the strategies I use to verify identities before investing time in conversations.
Prevention Is Better Than Detection
The best defense against catfish is choosing a platform that prevents them from creating accounts in the first place. Photo verification systems make catfishing nearly impossible. Platforms without verification make it nearly inevitable. Choose wisely.
Three Prevention Strategies
1. Insist on a brief video call before meeting. Catfish always have excuses. 2. Perform a reverse image search on profile photos. 3. Set a time limit — if someone refuses to verify their identity within a few days of messaging, move on.