# The Catfish

> The Catfish helps you identify and report suspected scammers before they strike.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catfish.bitwise.catfish](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catfish.bitwise.catfish)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.catfish.bitwise.catfish`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bitwise Digital Solutions Limited
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 637
- **Version:** 1.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2026-01-09
- **Publisher country:** KE
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catfish.bitwise.catfish)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxzpiQYtLpl0Xh2-WoL9H3FQVtkLFgrzM7TPIrvS\_\_Q/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxzpiQYtLpl0Xh2-WoL9H3FQVtkLFgrzM7TPIrvS__Q/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

The Catfish is a community-powered app designed to help people identify, report, and avoid online and phone scams.<br><br>Scammers rely on anonymity. The Catfish makes it harder for them to hide — and easier for you to stay protected.<br><br>🔍 Key Features<br><br>Search scam reports – Check phone numbers and social media handles to see if they’ve been reported.<br><br>Report suspected scammers – Post photos, numbers, and handles to warn others.<br><br>Contact scanning (optional) – Identify saved contacts linked to known scam reports (permission-based).<br><br>Community ads – Post and view ads within the app.<br><br>🛡️ Built for Safety &amp; Transparency<br><br>User-generated reports with moderation<br><br>Optional permissions — you stay in control<br><br>Clear account deletion and data control options<br><br>⚠️ Important Note<br><br>All reports are user-submitted and shared for awareness purposes. The Catfish does not verify every submission. Users are encouraged to exercise judgment and report responsibly.<br><br>Whether you’re dealing with online dating scams, impersonation, or suspicious phone numbers, The Catfish helps you stay informed and one step ahead.<br><br>Protect yourself. Protect others. Expose the scam.

## Rankings

- #1,304,946 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.catfish.bitwise.catfish.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.catfish.bitwise.catfish)