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Concerns over rise of 'catfishing' online hoaxes

Concerns over rise of 'catfishing' online hoaxes

Concerns over rise of 'catfishing' online hoaxes
19 February 2013

A leading safety internet group says they're worried about the rise in so called "catfishing".

It's where someone creates elaborate false identities often to pursue online romances. Read more on Radio1's Newsbeat site.

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