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.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
5 people come up, including Avita March, Casey Woody, Carly Ryan.
- Avita March (Person)
- Casey Woody (Person)
- Carly Ryan (Person)
- Alicia Kay (Person)
- Alex Anderson (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Totally Lame and Totally Married (Company)
- Sadism (Concept)
- Machiavellianism (Concept)
- Narcissism (Concept)
- Impersonation (Concept)
- Parasocial Relationship (Concept)
- Online deception (Concept)
- Category deception (Concept)
- Digital literacy (Concept)
- Erotic photo gallery (Concept)
- Identity concealment (Concept)
- Love bombing (Concept)
- Cyberstalking (Concept)
- Cyber psychology (Concept)
- Online dating (Concept)
- Be Best (Book)
- patreon.com/bestdeed (Company)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Concept)
- Carly Ryan Foundation (Company)
- $3.5 million (Concept)