Online Deception Terminology

noun Internet

preposition in

• The case study revealed a rare instance of Munchausen by Internet, where individuals feign illnesses online for sympathy and attention.
• I heard about this crazy story of Munchausen by Internet where someone pretended to be sick on social media just for likes.
• Did you see that post? Total Munchausen by Internet move, trying to get all that sympathy.
• Her constant need for validation online is like a form of Munchausen by Internet, always seeking attention through fabricated stories.