I started watching this documentary series called Cat Fish, it’s about people being schemed into having a fake online relationship. Some of these relationships last for years without any face to face interaction, which raises a red flag for me. Basically, towards the end of every episode they have the two lovers meet in person and it’s always heart breaking for the victim. The con-artist reveals their true identity and the victim usually feel betrayed.

I still report fake profiles of me on Facebook, but I could never image their intentions. I can’t believe some con-artist go out of their way pretending to be someone they are not. I guess it’s insecurities and lack of social interactions. In retrospect,  I feel for the con-artist too because we live in a world where we find our confidence based on how many likes and Facebook friends we have; it’s way too easy to be invisible in this world. Then again how many friends do you really need?

Watching Catfish

Watching Catfish