Catphising
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The act of creating a fake online persona to deceive someone emotionally or romantically
Synonyms & Variants
akun palsu
akun palsu
A profile or account on social media or other online platforms created with false identity information.
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pemalsuan identitas
pemalsuan identitas
The act of using or creating a false identity, often for deceptive purposes.
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penipuan daring
penipuan daring
The practice of deceiving someone online by using a false identity to create a non-existent relationship or interaction.
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scamming
scamming
A general term for deceptive acts, often in an online context.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
Borrowed English term that became popular with the rise of social media and online dating platforms
Real-world Usage
Gue kena catphising sama cewek di Tinder, ternyata fotonya palsu!
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