Signs of Catfishing If youve been talking to someone for a while online and they refuse to video chat or phone chat, they might be a catfish. They may give excuses for why they cant do it, like a broken camera or simply that theyre shy. A catfish usually cant send you a candid selfie.

Should I trust someone I met online?

Be careful who you trust online: remember that people you have met online are still strangers, no matter how long you have been talking to them or how friendly they are. Meeting up with these people can be dangerous, so only do so with your parents or carers permission, even then only when they can be present.