The Catfish Investigator

Catfishing and Online Dating

Online dating has become increasingly popular with singles looking for love; however, with this, catfishes see the singletons looking for love as easy targets, which has become a very serious issue that must not be ignored. Many also face false love, where victims are tricked into falling for someone who does not actually exist. This is why catfish and online dating go hand in hand.

We are finding that men and women are getting sucked in and falling for the lies told by the catfish, which results in the victim sending money, pictures, videos and so on. Many are not catfishes and instead are insecure individuals who wish to trick you for their own pleasure. So, we want to help!

A typical catfish will come up with all sorts of reasons why they cannot meet or talk on a video call, but when they are trying to extract money from you, these are some of the excuses we have heard over the years that you should look out for:

  • Their child is seriously sick, and they need money to pay for surgery
  • They are stuck in a foreign country and require money to get home
  • They are in great danger and need the money urgently
  • They have a business deal taking place, and their money is tied up
  • They have lost their job and need help with their bills

 

Catfishes are incredibly cruel, and we have a genuine passion for helping our customers who suspect they have been speaking to one. Our catfish Investigation service is here to help you get the truth and establish the catfish’s real identity. Our catfish investigators are specialists at looking into these people and will unmask the real person you have been speaking to.

Please get in touch immediately if you suspect you are being catfished.

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    What happens if I have already sent money to the Catfish?

    If you have sent money and are now suspicious you have been Catfished, then it is extremely important that you contact us immediately, as there still may be a way for us to help you get your money back from the Catfish. We have many cases where the customer has been able to get their money back with our help.

    Is online dating safe?

    Yes, Online Dating is safe; however, like with anything you do in life you should always keep on your guard until you have met that person face to face and you are 100% sure that person is who they say they are.

    We offer a Background Investigation service if you have met someone and you are unsure whether they are being truthful. This service is very popular, especially if you have children and want to know who you are letting into your children’s life. This is the same for passive catfishes, as you should really truly know those who pretend to love you.

    What are the signs of catfishing, and what should you expect?

    So, what exactly are the signs of catfishing? It is important that you do not communicate with people who use photographs of models or photographs that look like they have been taken from any place on the internet.

    Catfishes will never use their own photographs and will never let you see them on a webcam or by video chat.

    You must make sure you NEVER send money to someone you have never met in person, especially through Western Union or other money transfer services. This payment method is very popular with Catfishes as the money cannot be recalled.

    Never send money to someone who claims he or she is stuck in a foreign country and needs money to get home. This excuse is extremely common and is always a complete lie.

    Never send money to someone who claims their child is extremely sick and needs money for medical care as, once again, this excuse is extremely common, and they use a child’s sickness to play on your heartstrings in order to get you to send the money. Our catfish investigator will help you through the entire process.

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      The best and easiest way to get our help is by ringing us on either number displayed at the top of the website, where you will be put straight through to a Chief Investigator who will be able to assist and talk you through what we will need from you and how the process will work for your case.

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