EP7 - We Need To Bring In An Expert
From BETH'S DEAD
In this episode, the hosts explore the complexities of catfishing by consulting a catfishing expert and a private investigator to better understand the psychology behind such deceitful behavior. They aim to gather crucial insights and data to inform their next steps in a case involving potential contact with an individual of interest.
Key Takeaways
- Catfishers aren't just after cash; sometimes, it's the thrill of deception.
- Not all catfishers are shady figures; some hide in academia.
- Eight characters, one person: catfishers often craft entire fictional worlds.
- More than scams: catfishing unveils the dark allure of anonymity.
- Cyber psychology: where human behavior meets the wild west of the web.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Avita March (person)
- Sadism (concept)
- Totally Lame and Totally Married (company)
- Narcissism (concept)
- Machiavellianism (concept)
- Parasocial Relationship (concept)
- Impersonation (concept)
- Online deception (concept)
- Be Best (book)
- Identity concealment (concept)
- Cyber psychology (concept)
- Online dating (concept)
- Digital literacy (concept)
- Category deception (concept)
- Love bombing (concept)
- Cyberstalking (concept)
- Erotic photo gallery (concept)
- patreon.com/bestdeed (company)
- Nobody's Listening, Right? (company)
- Federation University Australia (company)