How To NOT Get Catfished On Twitter

What’s that? You don’t know what “catfishing” is? It’s being fooled into an online relationship with someone who isn’t who they pretend to be. They’re either lying in part or have made up a completely fake persona just for you! Don’t feel flattered – they’re stalker-quality weirdos.

Who would fall for this? Ask Manti Te’o. HIS fake girlfriend even died! Talk about committing to a role.

As the Internets debate whether or not Te’o was “in on it” (let’s hope he was!), we have some tips to help you avoid your own catfishing adventure.

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