Catfishing is a deceptive activity in which a person creates a
fictional persona or
fake identity on a
social networking service, usually targeting a specific victim.
[1] The practice may be used for financial gain, to compromise a victim in some way, as a way to
intentionally upset a victim, or for wish fulfillment. Catfishing television shows have been produced, often featuring victims who wish to identify their catfisher. Celebrities have been targeted, which has brought press attention to catfishing practices. It could also be the Catfisher is a social pariah and simply uses social media as a means of contact he doesn't receive in his or her current social setting. Finally, the person could simply be a narcissist who gets satisfaction by controlling or directing others without their knowledge. Fishbowling would be an example of this activity. You are being observed in the fishbowl as the narcissist directs the manner or topics in a manipulative manner for personal gratification. The last is a clear indication of psychosis.
