Editing Deception (section)

== Online disinhibition ==
Through the internet, individuals can portray themselves however they please because of the lack of face-to face communication.<ref name=":13" /> Digital deception is widely used within different forms of technology to misrepresent someone or something.<ref name=":14" /> Through digital deception, people are easily capable of deceiving others whether it be for their own benefit or to ensure their safety. One form of digital deception is catfishing. By creating a false identity catfishers deceive those online to build relationships, friendships, or connections without revealing who they truly are as a person. They do so by creating an entirely new account that has made up information allowing them to&nbsp; portray themselves as a different person. Most lies and misinformation are spread commonly through emails and [[instant messaging]] since these messages are erased faster.<ref name=":15" /> Without face to face communication, it could be easier to deceive others, making it difficult to detect the truth from a lie.&nbsp; These unreliable cues allow digital deception to easily influence and mislead others.<ref name=":16" />