What Is Hoodfishing? The Sneaky New Dating Trend Taking Over New York City

This trend, prevalent among individuals in the New York metropolitan area, involves misrepresenting one's location on dating profiles.

The world of dating has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Gone are the days of relying on mutual friends to play matchmaker. The rise of social media, dating apps, and other digital platforms has revolutionised the way we connect with potential partners. Online dating has become the new norm, and with it, a fresh vocabulary has emerged to describe the ups and downs of modern romance. 

Now, a new dating trend has emerged in New York City: "hoodfishing."Hoodfishing is a term used to describe the act of misrepresenting one's location on online dating profiles, particularly in the New York City area. It involves individuals from surrounding areas, such as Long Island or New Jersey, claiming to live in NYC to appear more desirable or attractive to potential matches. Basically, "hoodfishers" aim to cast a wider net and attract potential matches who might be deterred by their actual location.

This phenomenon is similar to "catfishing," where people fabricate online personas, but specifically relates to falsifying one's location. Hoodfishing can lead to difficulties when trying to coordinate dates, as the actual distance between individuals may be much greater than initially thought.