His first-date answers convinced her they were two-peas-in-a-pod — until she realized he’d stalked her. His 'innocent' excuse made her storm off

We live in an era where complete strangers can know the intimate details of our lives even before shaking our hands. Every vlog, life update, and personal milestone that one posts builds a digital blueprint of who we are, and sometimes someone uses it to build a trap. When Leslie (@caldo.de.les), a nurse-turned-influencer, met with a dating app match, she thought she'd hit the jackpot. Her date seemed to be a perfect reflection of herself until she uncovered a shocking truth. She then took to TikTok to vent out her frustration on 4 July 2026 in a clip that over 1.3 million people have since viewed. 

An unexpected resurgence

The story started a month prior to this incident after Leslie matched with this man. However, the initial conversation fizzled out into silence. But just a few weeks later, the man suddenly resurfaced, persistently sending complimentary messages and asking her out. "Appreciating the effort, Leslie accepted his offer. "Why don't we get breakfast in the morning?" She pitched. And immediately the man agreed, setting the stage for their first date.

The coincidental confirmation

The night before the date, the man, however, texted her that he would only eat a small portion because he had just started fasting and working out. This immediately struck Leslie, as she had just shared a video about her own 11-pound weight loss and fasting journey a few weeks ago. Thrilled by the apparent compatibility, she suggested that they should go to a healthy spot. Sure enough, that's what they did, as both of them were at the spot at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. 

An ideal mirror

Sitting down with their drinks, Leslie started a conversation with the man, asking him what he was looking for in his partner. He stated he wanted a hard-working woman, didn't mind if she had kids, and appreciated someone who takes care of others. Naturally, since this was exactly who Leslie was, she had mixed reactions to it. Nonetheless, she then asked him about his favorite television shows. Here again, the alignment continued as he listed 'Grey's Anatomy,' a show which she often talked about on her account, along with her exact anime preference. 

Catching the lie

With this, the seamless connection began to feel suspicious when he wouldn't stop praising the anime 'Chainsaw Man'. So, to test his authenticity, she asked for his favorite character, to which he vaguely replied, "Of course, the Chainsaw Man," before asking about hers. She lied and named "Brody" as his favorite character, which wasn't even a real one but rather the name of her sister's dog. However, he instantly agreed, saying that Brody was "So sick," completely exposing his lies. 

His hidden motive

As the realization set in that he had meticulously memorized her content to manufacture a perfect persona, Leslie's discomfort turned into anger. She steered the conversation toward social media, prompting him to admit that he watched TikTok and wanted to be a content creator. However, the breaking point came when she directly asked if he knew her username; he grew visibly uncomfortable but finally confessed the truth that he wanted to use her platform to escape his job and advance his own content career.

The final break

Nonetheless, the final straw of this conversation came when he weaponized Leslie's most vulnerable content using the exact phrase "partner in crime" to describe what he could offer her. It was the wording that she used in a video just a couple of days ago. Feeling physically sick and deeply violated, she confronted this man's creepy behavior, abruptly gathering her belongings and storming out. Following this, she quickly blocked him, as she continues to process the unsettling reality of social media. 

Online creeping

Nonetheless, even though not everyone goes to such extents as this man, a lot of adults have confirmed running a background check on their date. In fact, according to a Norton survey, about 49% revealed that they scrolled through their date's social media profile before meeting them. While 37% of the people do it by typing their name in a search engine, others (30%) do so by typing their name into a professional networking site. Shockingly, about 10% of people also admit to using "stalkerware" or "creepware" to check on their romantic interest. 

Posting gives people access 

That's why people in the comments of Leslie's video were worried about sharing content online. @maryelloww wrote, "This is why I don’t post every detail about my life, will have people thinking they know you!!!" At the same time, @moreglor2468 noted, "Why are people so surprised when this happens? This is why you should never share your entire life on a public platform like this."

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