Title: Looking for advice to find the real person behind a 2-year catfish profile (Santiago, Chile)
Hello everyone, first of all, this is a translation of my original post. I won’t ask for empathy, but please, don’t make this worst for me, I’ll block negative comments or people laughing at me. This is my first time using Reddit, and I’m turning to you because I know this community is great at digital investigation. I kindly ask for total discretion; please do not share this post on other social media platforms or expose it publicly (by this, I mean please do not copy, screenshot, or upload this text to platforms like TikTok, Facebook, or X without my knowledge so that I can control this guys information due to his privacy). I have just cut ties with the catfish as cleanly as possible without raising suspicion. I want to handle this safely and protect the privacy of everyone involved. I truly appreciate your empathy; the lack of sleep and the time spent gathering information has been deeply exhausting.
Recently, I discovered I had been talking to a catfish profile for two years. What worries me is that the scammer is using the photos of a real young man from Santiago, Chile (specifically from the Padre Hurtado area, Western sector). The real guy is an absolute victim in this; I don’t want to stain his name. On the contrary, I want to find his real identity to alert him, as I suspect the catfish might be someone very close to him who has been invading his privacy for years.
The impostor does not use Reddit. Since I cannot post his pictures directly due to platform rules, I will share specific visual and environmental details to give you an idea. This is what I can share without breaking any rules, just in case someone recognizes him or can guide me on how to track him down:
(I’ll share photos only if I’m getting help, I don’t mean to expose him way to much til I know I can recive help)
Environment: The real guy frequents sports centers (any information on locations with blue, yellow, and green murals would be very helpful) and gyms in the Padre Hurtado area. There is one gym I located that has brown and beige tones, a wall with a brown and white striped pattern, large posters, and I think one was about a university. He worked or works in the security/surveillance services field; I have the name of the business, but I cannot share it publicly, or correct me if I'm wrong.
Edit: I discovered that the gym from the photos was recently closed down, but I still have the details and data of that gym.
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Characteristic Tattoo 1: He has a full traditional Oriental/Japanese style sleeve tattoo on his right arm (from below the shoulder to the wrist) with high contrast. It includes lotus/cherry blossoms, waves, a dragon, a Samurai-style mask, koi fish, and Asian lettering.
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Characteristic Tattoo 2: On his other arm (on the inside of his wrist), he has a fine-line tattoo with the numbers 111 or 777 (I don't have clear photos of this one).
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Fixed Accessories: He always wears the same silver accessories: a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, and hoop earrings. He has piercings (two per ear) and a characteristic slit in his eyebrow.
(I cannot provide a detailed physical description due to rules to what I was warned).
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I run my own business, and honestly, I don't have much free time to investigate. I tried doing everything manually, going from page to page, and I don't know what else to do. I hit a wall that I don't know how to climb; it’s not practical and it's exhausting. I turn to you for guidance, and any tips are welcome. I feel like I'm in the dark:
Does anyone from the Padre Hurtado area or Western sector who trains at local gyms recognize these accessories or the sleeve tattoo?
Is there a Facebook group or forum for alumni of "Liceo Bicentenario Patricio Mekis" where I can privately ask if anyone recognizes him or knows someone trustworthy I could talk to?
How can I safely look up real Facebook profiles of people working in the security sector in Santiago without alerting the impostor?
Regarding the fine-line 111/777 tattoo or the Japanese sleeve, do you know any tattoo artist in the Western zone specializing in that style, or does the design ring a bell?
Could anyone using Reddit in Santiago who works in security accept a DM to guide me on how contracting companies manage their personnel registries?
Are there specific Facebook groups where I could share more data to find him? (Like regional groups or groups dedicated to this specific topic).
I have photos of the young man saved. Maybe I'm Missing somthing, but I'll edit if necessary. If anyone can guide me, I'll read your comments, or if you prefer to give me tips discreetly, my DMs are completely open. Thank you so much in advance for your attention and support. Blessings to all.