Catfishing and impersonation cases: fake profiles traced and stopped
These are catfishing and impersonation cases in which Cohen Davis acted for people whose identity was used, or who were deceived, through fake online profiles. They include long-running catfishing campaigns, impersonation accounts set up to harass or defame, and cases that ended with a public apology and damages in the High Court. Each case study explains how the person behind the profile was traced and what the law was able to do about it.
If someone is impersonating you or you have been catfished, read our guide to whether catfishing is illegal.
