Men posing as women to get nudes; what's the creepy new catfish trend on OnlyFans?
OnlyFans
star, Layla
Kelly
, has revealed that a growing number of male subscribers are posing as women to gain access to exclusive content, using stolen images of real, unsuspecting women, often including intimate or even nude photos.
Kelly described the practice as 'creepy' and a violation of consent, stating that this manipulation is becoming disturbingly common on the platform.
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What is the new trend?
The phenomenon, known as catfishing, is a bit different from the traditional one. Here, scammers are not limited to creating false identities, men creating fake female profiles, often using photos of women sourced without permission, and then messaging adult creators under false pretenses and, to some extent, stealing their photos.
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'I personally don't have a problem with people pretending to be someone else if that's their fetish,' Kelly told news.com.au.
'But where it crosses the line is when someone, who hasn't given permission, is having their identity and photos used unknowingly, especially given this is a very intimate platform.'
In one extreme case, a man reportedly sent Kelly a wedding photo alongside a driver's license, likely belonging to a wife or sister, a deception she found deeply disturbing.
Former OnlyFans creator
Lucy Banks
, now running a marketing agency for digital creators, echoed Kelly's concerns. Banks explained that while many men carry out these acts under specific fetishes or to obtain free content, they often expose themselves quickly through awkward language or requests.
'There were several times where I'd get messages like, 'Hey, I'm
Mandy
, I'm thinking about getting my boobs done, can you show me yours?'' she said. 'They think they're clever, but we can spot it a mile away.'
She also recalled a subscriber with a medical examination fetish who would frequently ask invasive and sexualised questions under the guise of needing female health advice.
Why is it concerning?
Beyond creators' personal discomfort, the deeper concern lies in the non-consensual use of women's images, often intimate ones, taken from social media or personal accounts.
'It is illegal in New Zealand and Australia to steal someone's identity and distribute naked images without consent,' Kelly told. 'If anyone is doing this or thinking of doing this, they need to understand the legal consequences.'
Kelly has since posted videos to warn her followers and raise awareness, captioning one clip: 'Consent matters, guys.' She urges others in the industry to remain cautious and for platform users to understand the ethical and legal boundaries being crossed.
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