Pranks, Scams and Love: Catfishing 101

Catfishing 101

By jquaw - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Brockville

Today, I realized the sweet, sensitive girl I was talking to on a dating site was actually my brother trolling me for fun. FML

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You deserved it 6 292

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Bizarre love triangle

By addicted2v - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found out the guy that my girlfriend introduced as her brother was actually her boyfriend. I also paid for him to come out with us to the movies several times. FML

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Classic fraud

By Anonymous - 28/04/2023 15:00 - Australia

Today, I went on a date with a guy I had been talking to online for weeks. When I showed up, he looked nothing like his profile picture, and he spent the entire time talking about his ex-girlfriend. FML

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You deserved it 147

Manhunt

By toad - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I found my daughter on Facebook after years of looking for her after the divorce. It turns out it was my ex pretending to be my daughter so she could track me down. FML

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You deserved it 6 287

Devious

By rachel - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - Germany - Köln

Today, my little brother told me to give him my phone so he could play a game on it. I said no, because I was taking a call from a friend at the time. He then walked over to the wall, headbutted it, burst into tears, then told my parents that I punched him. They believed him. FML

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You snooze, you lose

By propose_you_freakin_coward - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - Singapore - Singapore

Today, I was insulted and harassed by my sister and her boyfriend, all because I proposed yesterday. They were angry I might get married before they did. They have known each other since primary school; I met my fiancée earlier this year. FML

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You deserved it 6 838

By confsused - 16/12/2013 17:49 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I found out that my dad is actually my uncle, and vice-versa. FML

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You deserved it 3 372

Judgemental

By ugly - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my sister told me not to come over anymore because her baby is scared of my face. FML

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Prank protip

By Ca13b - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my brother put pepper spray on my toilet paper. FML

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By Rumors - 12/12/2013 11:27 - United States - Turtle Lake

Today, a rumor was spread around that I was dating somebody. I confronted the person who everyone thought I was dating, and asked him about it. He also thought we were dating. FML

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You deserved it 6 100

I'm in hell

By mylifesuckssomuch3214 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, after complaining to the administration about my roommate, I finally got switched. As I went into the room to meet my new roommate, I found out he was my old roommate's brother. They are exactly the same, and I'm not allowed to switch again. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 325

You deserved it 3 435

Pleonasm 35

Sunday 28 September 2014 23:11

The heart wants what it wants right?

imyy 20

Monday 29 September 2014 0:11

At least they weren't sexting - now THAT would've been awkward :-)

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worldclassrager 39

Monday 29 September 2014 4:00

Classic... You never know who you are talking to

lifted95ram 13

Monday 29 September 2014 4:03

Dating sites are always a bit of a pain, sorry bout your luck, OP! Hope you find out a way for some payback!

Al3xv3l92 24

Monday 29 September 2014 4:50

Siblings what are you gonna do. Now time to plan some sweet Revenge.

LostInTheZone11 29

Monday 29 September 2014 5:05

Look on the somewhat bright side. At least it's your ass of a brother (Who you can beat up.) and not some reclusive 40 year old obese guy.

laden_swallow09 34

Monday 29 September 2014 7:10

Now, this is optimism I can appreciate!

therouni 23

Monday 29 September 2014 5:26

I just really hope there was no explicit pictures exchanged...

ThunderRhino 12

Monday 29 September 2014 5:38

That's sad, I bet you thought you had found the love of your life.

wang33334 12

Monday 29 September 2014 5:46

OP! Date him for fun!

JayVicious 20

Monday 29 September 2014 9:49

you can have sooo much fun messin with him....unless he told you himself.

hisfaceallred 19

Monday 29 September 2014 10:31

troll him back. **** your brother

sidious_fml 16

Monday 29 September 2014 11:17

Will grayson, will grayson anyone?

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Today, I realized I'm too short to use the urinals at work. FML

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Today, I was explaining to my son that porn isn't a realistic depiction of sex. Just as I finished explaining to him that threesomes rarely happen in real life, he started crying. I feel like a dream-crushing monster. FML

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Today, I’ve finished all my cancer treatments but my body is putting me through the wringer again. I got my first period after not having one for nearly a year, and with it has come all sorts of hormonal issues including cramping, mood swings, hot flashes, and heinous BO! It’s worse than puberty! FML

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Today, a girl in my class threw a temper tantrum. Why? Because she wanted my seat. We're in high school. FML

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