Man ‘Catfished’ For $400

A Chattanooga Police officer spoke to a man via phone who said he met a girl online and began a relationship. The two never met. The girl convinced him to send her $400 for their future.

He believed it would be put back to start saving for their wedding or to buy a home. He said he was blocked soon after the money was sent. He sent $400 with CashApp.

He said he was tricked into giving the girl money. He does not have any physical or personal details about the girl.