It shows an amazing skill we human have, which is none other than the ability to adapt. This person focused on reproducing the voice of someone else, and after the attempts this person was able to do so with mastery. And it was to the point that it felt as if it was now natural.

This description of catfishing is more general than I've heard, and it allows me to see the topic from a wide range of aspects. Very useful indeed.

It's nice to see that she did found love out of all this mess. But I still wonder: what if she had reacted different to all this; what if she had given Alan a second chance; or what if Emma had cared more about the person she came to feel attached to (Alan), and not so much the physical appearance of Adem that charmed her? Then things would have turned different.

And there it is. She decided on completely finish every with her scammer, and move on with the rightful owner of the images.

So, it appears that Emma is falling for the person who she initially fell for. This makes so much sense. Or does it? Because the man she talked to all the time, was Alan, not the man in the pictures (Adem).

What a turning point in the story! Alan had fallen for her and developed feeling for beautiful Emma. But at this point it seems things might now turn out the way he would have wished. After all, he only has himself to blame of things don't go his way.

She didn't want to listen to advice from her friends or family in the first place, since she was too fixed on this online relationship and fantasizing about the character Alan had created (Ronnie). Her pain after discovering the truth is only reasonable.

I'm actually surprised that the investigators from the Zoosk application actually allowed ronnie to keep using the images from another source online (on google), just because he didn't want to show his real picture. This is probably the reason why many catfishers get away with it on the application.

This is very typical of catfishing. Although the purpose or goal of the catfisher may be different with each, the the objective is the same (to deceive their victim for their own personal gain).

From my experience using the app, the additional images don't help much when preventing scammers to use it. They still find their ways to get their hands on multiple images of the character (fake) they are creating.

I think linking your Facebook to Tinder is a bad idea. This is because you never know the type of people you will find in Tinder, so you are risking them having additional personal information about you. Not only that, but you are risking your own contacts (family, friends, ect..).

As cliche as it sounds, it's how it goes. After the establishing (at least in their mind) of a friendly relationship online, they start to make they move and ask you for money. In most cases, they will ask for you to send them money through electronic services (Western Union, e.g.) or even to buy them a gift card and give them the numbers.

This is often the case, from what I've seen. And the funny thing about it is also that they will always (or normally) the ones to contact you on these online spaces. They just pop up from nowhere and ask you for personal information, then to talk with you in other platforms like email or text messages.

Yes, Zoosk is one of the dating applications where you can find these type of scammers. And why not? After all, it is a great way for them to reach their victims with little or no risks of being caught by the law, since everything they says is online under a created account.

If someone you're talking with online, who happens to be a stranger, constantly tells you everything you want to hear, then you know something is fishy. I mean, what are the odds that this person has all of your interest, tastes, likes, goals, and much more? If they do, it is obviously to try an convince you of something and gain your interest.

This is very true. You shouldn't always just believe everything anyone online (or in real life) tells you. You always have to take everything with cautiousness, and a little bit of doubt (just in case). This is especially the case if the person you are talking with online is someone you don't personally know.

These tips are very helpful, and I wish I had come across them earlier. In fact, I wish I had come across the entire term of catfishing earlier too. The consequences can be bad both emotionally and financially.

As digital alchemist we really expose ourselves to so a large variety of anything related to the internet. I guess that's where the 'digital' aspect of it comes in, as being part on the internet (not necessarily a physical thing, but rather digital). It is fascinating to be able to learn so much about the internet from this perspective of an Alchemist.

Online communication these days can have a dark and light side to it. This is mostly because of all the scams that can happen to almost anyone online, especially in online spaces where you expose yourself to other profiles, which might turn out to be fake. This is the dark side of it, but where is the light side? Well, the light side with online communication is how fast and reliable it can be used in the proper settings (work, online voice or video chat, or communicating with people or networks you trust online). In this sense, there is a beneficial to it of course. No longer do you have to travel far away to meet someone know lives across the world. If you want to physical be around them is a different thing, but communicating with them is now easier thanks to online communication.

Super powers don't have to just be 'super strength, speed, super hearing, or flying', it could also be simpler and more realistic things like being super smart or super cute (in the case of my alchemist). I'll brag about her because I created her, so she deserves it.

Creating our alchemist has an enjoyable experience. One of the things that I kept in mind when creating my own alchemist was creating one who has a deep understanding of what the topics I want to study. For this reason, I created my alchemist to be someone who is an expert in topics I will work for future projects.

I personally feel this from of expression is more efficient than MEMEs. This is because it add another layer of communication to it (a short motion picture). This alone can give the audience a better understanding of your idea, point, comment, or even argument.

Creativity is so important for the creation of GIFs and MEMEs. Depending how you go about creating and formatting these images, is how much you will be ale to express on it. Also, it will help the viewer to get a better understanding of your idea.

The invention of computers has been one of the greatest, for mankind. Yes, there are some consequences to it, but there are plenty of good benefits from using them. You know the saying: there is always something good for something bad, and something bad for something good. This is almost a natural force that applies to everything in our daily lives, since it is hard to perfection.

Somewhat of a dying art now, especially after invention of digital cameras and devices that capture images instantly. This goes even further with the latest technology of 3D-Printing. It seems as if sculptures are becoming more and more now of a classic unpopular art. But even so, it is one that won't be completely dying any time soon, since it is human tendency to appreciate classical things.

We should definitely use more memes online (positive memes, though). They never get old. And they clearly tell a message or story. And on top of that, they are humorous enough to brighten up your day.

The funniest on-point/vivid images you can find online these days. They make our day if we're feeling a bit sad. Just give a try when you're feeling down. It's works! Better than 'laughter' medicine.

This is probably the main reason to why we take selfies today. This is because one of the reasons we take such images, is mostly when were are feeling good about ourselves and are appreciative of what we see on the captured picture (selfie).

As much as it appears that selfies are the new cool thing now online, it probably existed in different forms centuries ago. A good example of this is the 'self-portrait' (picture or painting).

We share everything online and sometimes we share more than we should. We might even do this is realistic or fake ways because we feel more confident and freedom for expression 'online'.

It is obviously easier for people to feel that they can have a fake identity online, since the person on the other side will not even know the truth. This will benefit the 'fake person' with their manipulative means or any other.

Nowadays, this is even more possible due to the intelligence of our technology. The program is so advanced that they can function on their own without the need of human's supervision.

Nowadays, this is even more possible due to the intelligence of our technology. The program is so advanced that they can function on their own without the need of human's supervision.

It is hard to even think of what reality is anymore. More often than not, it comes down to how we perceive things and nothing more. Then, in other cases, it comes as the one thing everybody agrees on. Then, again, sometimes it comes off as just that thing that can be backed up with data and what we believe to be factual. But when it comes to the internet, which is one of these really works; especially when we are trying to figure out if what we are viewing is real or not?

This is probably one of the best places where you will find all types of information being distributed by its users - from comments and opinion, to facts and copied data from other online sources (which by the way, many users don't even care to cite because to them it is just part of using 'Facebook').

This really never ends, and it's part of being a human. The problem is that, many of us take certain matters more personal others. We humans discriminate all the time (as a habit or human instinct) the things we don't like because they don't normally relate to us. That's really way to put it, if we think about it. The problem is much complex than just RACE, SKIN COLOR, OR GENDER. But often times it is mostly focused on these. Tell me of one time, when you went shopping and you bought the shoes that you liked for a good price? Why didn't you buy the pair that you didn't like? Ohh, wait! That's a waste of money, right? Funny.... It is more like 'I was discriminating against the other type of shoes'. Yup, hit the nail right on head!

Such a huge subject to even think of. After a few college classes in college, you (unless you have had special training on it, or a PHD) still only understand it as "PERSUSION or FORM OF PERSUASION". But deep inside our minds, we also leave those classes with another knowledge of it and that is also much more: a form of communication, expression, thinking, and the list goes on.

This is one is now used in the internet to take advantage (especially by collecting our data unnoticed and using it for their own profit) of us, the unaware users of programs, websites, softwares, and applications. It's hard not to be a victim of it when using these tools, when many of use (especially newer generations of people) we have become so used to the digital world. This is mainly because for most of us, it is all we've known from a very young age. It's like being given regular cow milk from the age of 2, then being told to stop (replaced with healthier alternatives) at the age of 20. AHA, good luck!

Interestingly enough, we saw it coming. All the advances in technology that lead to this much efficiency in technology, were not to be taken lightly. A few decades ago (about 35 years, since the invention of the internet and online networks in 1983) people probably saw the internet as a gift from heavens - one with little or any downsides to it. But now, as it has advanced to such an extreme. with advanced machines engineering, we have learned otherwise. The hacking of sites and networks, viruses and malware, user data surveillance and monitoring, are only a few of the downsides to such heavenly creation. And now, we face the truth: machine intelligence is not to be underestimated! Or the impact on our lives could be negative in years to come. This is because it will only get more intense with the years, as technology further develops.