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    Reasons Behind Creating Fake Profiles

                      There are various reasons why someone might create a fake profile. Some of these
                      reasons are harmless, while others can be dangerous. Some common reasons are:

                                                             For privacy: Some people do not want others to know
                                                           their real identity. They may create an account using

                                                           a nickname or a different picture only to protect their
                                                           personal information.

                          For fun  or entertainment: People  sometimes  use

                           fake profiles to role-play as fictional characters from
                           stories,  films or games. Although  this  might  seem
                           harmless, it can become confusing or unsafe if they

                           interact with others dishonestly.

                                                             To trick or mislead others: Some fake profiles are
                                                           created  to spread  false information,  pretend  to  be
                                                           someone  else, or make  others believe  something

                                                           untrue.

                                                                                                  LOSER          UGLY
                          For cyberbullying: A  person  may  create  a fake

                           profile to send unkind messages  without  revealing                                   STUPID
                           who they really are. This behaviour can hurt others                    IDIOT
                           and is considered cyberbullying.

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