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William Dameron

William Dameron is the author of “The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing and Coming Out.”

"The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing and Coming Out" by William Dameron (Sharona Jacobs/Little A)

It took me 25 years — after marriage and 2 kids — to come out

William Dameron
The author in one of his stolen photos

My face is catfish bait: I’m the “40-year-old man” face of deceptive online dating — and I think I know why they do it

William Dameron
The author in one of his stolen photos

My face is catfish bait: I’m the “40-year-old man” face of deceptive online dating — and I think I know why they do it

William Dameron