Avoids Specific Questions on Match
A specific question is answered with an emotional or general statement instead of the specific fact that was actually asked for. On Match, where the dominant catfish pattern is older-skewing user base targeted with military-deployment and widower personas, this tactic is a common companion to that pattern. Match has no native video-call feature, so testing for this tactic usually means proposing a call on a separate app instead.
Counter-Move
Ask the same specific question a second time, later, worded differently — a real answer stays consistent, a deflection changes shape.
Check It
The tell — A specific question is answered with an emotional or general statement instead of the specific fact that was actually asked for. — is carried in message text, which is what this tool compares against known script patterns.
ROMANCE SCRIPT INSPECTORAvoids Specific Questions often rests on a claimed name or occupation, which is what this tool checks against public records.
NAME & PUBLIC RECORDS TRACE