Social media platforms, particularly TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) , have birthed a new breed of amateur detective. These "internet sleuths" often record strangers in public settings—on planes, at concerts, or in restaurants—and upload the footage to identify potential "cheaters".
The algorithm loved the raw, real, "caught in the act" nature. It was authentic—no filters, no script. Comment sections exploded.
When a video pops up on your "For You" page, ask: