{"id":14768,"date":"2026-04-27T16:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/?p=14768"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T23:01:24","slug":"mtv-use-catch-catfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/mtv-use-catch-catfish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pull off a Catfish Search Like the MTV Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Key Takeaways:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a reverse phone lookup tool is one of the best ways to verify that the person you\u2019re falling for online is accurately representing themselves.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for red flags like never being able to video chat, refusing to meet in person, or asking for money, all of which could be signs you\u2019re falling for a catfish.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spokeo has been used to uncover many high-profile catfish, including those on MTV\u2019s <em>Catfish.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Between shows like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/spokeos-phone-search-on-mtvs-catfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTV\u2019s <em>Catfish<\/em><\/a> and high-profile incidents like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2022\/aug\/15\/manti-teo-the-girlfriend-who-didnt-exist-netflix-documentary-hoax-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manti Te\u2019o\u2019s \u201cgirlfriend,\u201d<\/a> it\u2019s more than fair that many of us have learned to be skeptical of people we meet online. But in the age of online dating, how can you verify that the person you\u2019re falling for is who they say they are?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the catfish-catching experts at Spokeo share how to conduct your own catfish phone number search, as well as other ways you can sniff out any would-be catfishers before any emotional or financial damage is done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Online Tools to Uncover a Catfish&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get into the \u201chow tos,\u201d let\u2019s quickly cover the main tools you\u2019ll want to have ready when it comes time to uncover a catfish (or better yet, confirm an identity):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reverse phone lookup.<\/strong> When it comes to finding out whether a person is real or a catfish, this will be your number one tool. By simply putting a phone number into a reverse phone lookup tool, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo<\/a>, the tool searches a robust database of public info like physical addresses, email addresses, and social profiles to produce matches. (To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/can-find-reverse-phone-lookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what a reverse phone lookup can uncover, check out this article<\/a>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reverse image search.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t get a definitive finding from the phone number, or you just want some additional confirmation that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/catfishing-photos-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pictures you are receiving aren\u2019t stolen or fake<\/a>, reverse image searches can also be a good way to out a would-be catfisher. While there are specific services for this, Google Images allows you to upload any image saved on your device (or copy the URL of images online) and search using that image for free. Results that may turn up could include the exact same pic used on a different person\u2019s profile, pics that contain said image, or similar images. It\u2019s a great way to see if a potential catfish has stolen their profile pic from an existing source.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background checks.<\/strong> Once online sleuths start to get a handle on the real identity of a catfish, good old-fashioned background checks \u2014 a paid service offered by many online services (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/background-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo included<\/a>!) \u2014 scour everything from criminal records* to social media profiles, helping shed light on any potential past misdeeds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Additional fees may apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Do Your Own Catfish Phone Number Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most catfishing schemes are a long con, using the promise of a relationship to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/what-you-need-to-know-about-catphishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eventually drain victims of their money<\/a>. If you have a phone number, however, you might be able to catch them before it\u2019s too late.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo\u2019s reverse phone lookup tool<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the phone number and hit \u201cSearch Now.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cview report\u201d to uncover all available information associated with that phone number, including names, current\/past addresses, social media accounts, and more. This may help you verify if the person you are connecting with online is actually representing themselves or if they are a catfish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Yup, it\u2019s that easy. And whether you already subscribe to Spokeo or just want to pay for a one-time search, it definitely beats losing a whole lot of time, money, and emotional energy to a catfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"man at computer wondering how to catch a suspected catfish\" class=\"wp-image-28440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1170%2C780&amp;ssl=1 1170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=585%2C390&amp;ssl=1 585w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=263%2C175&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1320%2C880&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/wes-hicks-4-EeTnaC1S4-unsplash.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Spot a Catfish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we mentioned (and you probably know), the internet is a fine place to meet people\u2026so long as you exercise a bit of caution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean you need to immediately break out the above tools every time you interact with someone online, but if your interactions are headed into some form of a relationship, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/romance-scammer-phrases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">look for these signs<\/a> that you might be dealing with a catfish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They always have an excuse for why they can\u2019t meet you in person or on a video call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They frequently ask for money or gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whenever you try to get more information, they resort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/what-is-love-bombing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">love bombing<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They ask for very personal\/private information (that can be used for identity theft or blackmail).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reverse number searches and image searches reveal different names and social media profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run into any of these, the reality is you\u2019re most likely dealing with a catfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What search engine does <em>Catfish<\/em> use for phone numbers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spokeo consistently appeared as a people search tool across <em>Catfish<\/em>\u2019s nine seasons. We were even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/spokeos-phone-search-on-mtvs-catfish\/?desktop_view=show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mentioned by name<\/a> on the show as far back as 2013.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do pros find out people\u2019s real identities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/IAmA\/comments\/27bsif\/i_am_nev_schulman_creator_and_host_of_catfish_ama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit AMA<\/a> (\u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d), <em>Catfish<\/em> host Nev Schulman calls <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo<\/a> the \u201csingle best resource\u201d for catfish detectives. \u201cIf you have their phone number, you can put it in the <a href=\"http:\/\/spokeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo.com<\/a> website, and you might have to pay a small fee, but it\u2019s worth it, considering that it will usually give you who the phone is registered to and sometimes even an address.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Google help catch a catfish?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google can be an okay tool, but experienced scammers know how to cover their tracks when it comes to a basic online search, and Google alone won\u2019t always uncover a catfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/reverse-phone-lookup?g=phone_compass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Spokeo<\/a> to see for yourself \u2014 just think of it as your own personal <em>Catfish <\/em>people finder. With the same tools the pros use, Spokeo might just signal the demise of the scammer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: References to <em>Catfish<\/em> do not imply endorsement of Spokeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cyrus Grant is a writer from Southern California with a background in law and dispute resolution. 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