Netflix documentary "Unknown Number" explores catfishing and online harassment

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The Netflix documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" has become a global streaming hit, drawing nearly 50 million views worldwide. The true-crime film details the disturbing story of two teenagers who are relentlessly harassed and threatened by anonymous messages, leading to widespread distrust and an FBI investigation. The documentary explores the phenomenon of catfishing, where individuals create fake online identities to exploit others, a term popularized by a 2010 documentary.


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