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10 Ways To Identify A Fake Person


With our daily social interactions, we get to encounter different people of different characters, personalities, and demeanor. And it is not just people whom we've just met but also people who are family, friends, and acquaintances. And at times, some of these individuals deceive our perceptions of them by creating and presenting a fake persona for whatever their intention might be such as to gain a favor, or earn trust.


Now, it is fundamental to have an ability to identify a fake persona an individual may deliberately present to deceive you and therefore attempt to earn your trust.


An individual that forms a fake persona, generally does not hold good intentions with their end goal to the person or people they are trying to deceive. Therefore the consequences of their actions may be dire for you. So you ought to guard yourself from such individuals.


Below I have compiled 10 ways in which you can identify a fake person so you can be able to protect yourself and know them when you see one.


  1. They appreciate everything, your flaws, your mistakes, everything you do. No matter how many mistakes you can do, they never point them out.

  2. They give you too much favors without even knowing you well - there are no free lunches in the world.

  3. They quickly want to know everything about you, without knowing you that well. They always want to know, where you work, where are you going, what are your plans for the weekend etc. Without divulging much about themselves.

  4. They act too perfect, Humans are an epitome of imperfection. Someone who acts holier than thou is a red flag.

  5. Agreeing on each and every term, condition, or task you do. They desire you to like them.

  6. They normally focus one particular thing, which is their main purpose or target. You always here it in your conversations with them. Like sex or money.

  7. They generally ask for formal commitments and they don't accept or live up to their promises.

  8. They don't celebrate with you. They do not acknowledge your wins, no matter how small or big they may be.

  9. Their behavior is repetitious. They always do the same things over and over when they are around you. Normally they say or do the things that they think will please you.

  10. They like requesting favors in advance.


All the above are the ten signs you must watch our for if whether you want to identify whether a person is real or fake.

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