Honey trapping is when a person pretends to be in love or interested in someone to trick them. The person doing the honey trap (called a “honey trapper”) flirts, acts romantic, or starts a fake relationship. But they don’t actually care about the person—they are only doing it to get something from them.People use honey trapping for different reasons. Sometimes, it's used to catch someone cheating in a relationship. For example, someone might hire a person to flirt with their partner to see if the partner will cheat. Other times, it’s used to steal secrets, get private information, or make someone do something wrong. This can happen in spying or even online scams.
Honey traps can happen:
In person, like at work, parties, or social events.
Online, through social media, dating apps, or messages.
This kind of trick can be very hurtful. The person being tricked may feel
embarrassed, betrayed, or even get into legal or personal trouble. Honey
trapping is dishonest and can be dangerous if used for blackmail or threats.
