Unlike many episodes where the catfish expresses remorse, this catfish was described as a "serial" offender who was unapologetic. It was revealed they had been catfishing individuals for over 10 years, impacting over 100 people, as discussed in this Reddit discussion thread .
The person behind the profile was not who they claimed to be. The catfish was revealed to be a local woman who had created a web of lies, using photos of a man without his permission. [S7E40] Angel & Antonio
Despite the manipulation, some viewers found the "catfishee" to be naive for falling for the scam, though still a victim of a very manipulative person. Unlike many episodes where the catfish expresses remorse,
(if they've appeared in update episodes or on social media). More similar, high-drama episodes from Season 7. Other, even more shocking catfish reveals from the series. The catfish was revealed to be a local
Some fans felt the investigation into the catfish was somewhat rushed or superficial compared to other episodes, according to this Reddit discussion thread.
Viewers frequently point out the sheer audacity of the catfish, who had conned many people over a long period.
Angel, a 23-year-old single mother from Valdosta, Georgia, fell in love with "Antonio," who claimed to be a fellow single parent living in her town.