catfishes
cat-fish-es
verb
Deceives someone online by assuming a false identity, often for romantic or financial gain.
"He catfishes unsuspecting people for money."
noun
Aquatic creatures characterised by whisker-like barbels, typically found in freshwater environments.
"Many catfishes inhabit the Amazon River."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: siluriform fish, mudcat, wolf fish, wolffish