Few people would likely say they enjoy being lied to, however many have arguably been deceived in one way or another. And while some lies might seem difficult to believe, others can be surprisingly convincing, especially if the liar is skilled enough not to start laughing at the worst possible time.

Redditor ‘WattAtWork’ has recently started a discussion about lies among members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community. They asked them what has been the biggest lie they’ve ever fallen for, and fellow netizens shared all sorts of stories, ranging from funny to pretty upsetting, and everything in between. If you want to see what kind of webs netizens have found themselves trapped in, scroll down to find their answers on the list below to find out.

Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interviews with the redditor ‘WattAtWork’ themselves, as well as professor in the department of educational and counseling psychology at McGill University and author of the book The Truth About Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage, Dr. Victoria Talwar.

Read More: “If You Tell Me The Truth I Won’t Get Mad”: 30 Netizens Share The Biggest Lies They Fell For

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#1

People in a meeting room discussing and working on laptops, focusing on a screen displaying information. "We value you as our employee and the people working here are most important to us".

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    Father pointing while talking to son in living room, discussing truth and lies. If you tell me the truth I won't get mad.

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    #3

    Tablet and books on a classroom desk, reflecting on the theme of truth and lies people believe. Going to college will guarantee your future success.

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    #4

    Bearded man in a gray shirt smiling outdoors, related to netizens sharing the biggest lies. That suppressing your feelings makes you a "man.".

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    Man lying on a cushion, appearing thoughtful. Life is easier after you grow up.

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    #6

    Open office space with a person working at a desk, surrounded by computers and plants. "we support a healthy work life balance" Btw manditory overtime everyday this week.

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    #7

    A dramatic lightning bolt strikes over a hilly landscape under stormy skies. That each second between lightning and thunder is a mile. It was in my 3rd year of my physics degree before I learned my entire life was a lie. It's 5 seconds per mile btw.

    Stampede_the_Hippos , Frank Cone/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #8

    Man relaxing on a balcony with a laptop, reflecting on the biggest lies he's encountered, sunlight casting reflections on glass. If you work hard and save you can own the American dream.

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    #9

    Young man in a library, surrounded by books, reading and writing notes, representing the concept of truth and lies. That focusing on education, rather than on developing social skills and meaningful connections, will be enough to lead a fulfilling and prosperous life. Thanks mom, you had the best intentions.

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    #10

    Woman indoors gesturing and speaking, sharing her thoughts on biggest lies she believed. 'I'm not having an affair, I think I'm asexual'. -- My ex Wife who certainly was having an affair, and not in the slightest bit asexual.

    Copytechguy , SHVETS production/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #11

    Two people sharing coffee at an outdoor café, discussing truth and lies in conversation. "He's just a friend, it doesn't mean anything. ".

    SnepButts , Samson Katt/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    Two hands exchanging U.S. dollar bills, symbolizing trust and the truth behind financial transactions. “I’ll pay you back.” $9000 in the hole later… still haven’t been paid back.

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    #13

    Child wiping tears, conveying emotions related to truth and lies. My sister convinced me that I was adopted.

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    #14

    Close-up of a bubbling cup of coffee, reflecting light, related to biggest lies netizens fell for. Decaf removed caffeine from my body ETA: yall I know what it is, I believed decaf was a way to remove caffeine from the human body. BELIEVED.

    RoyalInfernoASR , Samer Daboul/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #15

    A student in class using a smartphone while a teacher writes on the chalkboard. I ignored my studies because I thought the world is gonna end in 2012.

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    #16

    Person holding a diploma tied with a red ribbon, symbolizing truth and lies in storytelling. That getting a Masters in a STEM field would get me a great salary job!

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    #17

    Man in plaid jacket listening, representing idea of telling the truth without getting mad. Ex wife telling me how disgusting cheaters are and how they are succumb of the earth. Guess why I am divorced.

    lost_with_no_hope , Gary Barnes/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #18

    Two people sitting by a lake at sunset, symbolizing the theme of truth and lies. "You're gonna scare the fish away shut up".

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    #19

    A person wearing a polka dot dress sits by a river, contemplating truth and lies. I was catfished for like a year because i was young and stupid.

    Any_Complex_3502 , Leah Newhouse/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    Three people sitting on a sofa talking, captured in a candid moment related to biggest lies shared by netizens. I got told I love you by a girl I had a crush on once but apparently she loved everyone else too.

    DabNbeyondNormalUse , Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #21

    Young girl in white dress standing with hands on cheeks against dark floral background, contemplating truth and lies. I convinced my sister that the word "Mormon" was a very bad word. I was 11.

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    #22

    Attic entry with ladder and wooden beams, hinting at hidden truth or secret stories above. When I was a kid, my siblings convinced me that Medusa lived in our attic.

    Free-Industry701 , Jeswin Thomas/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #23

    Person holding a magazine, contemplating the biggest lies shared by netizens. “Would you like to buy a magazine subscription?”.

    BoogieSmools , Gül Işık/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #24

    Video game scene of a character on a motorcycle at sunset, symbolizing deception themes. Once as a child they told me that in GTA Vice City there is a secret code for winter to appear, and I even wrote it on a piece of paper, and for a long time I thought that I was simply entering the cheat code incorrectly...

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    #25

    A hand using a mouse next to a keyboard and computer, illustrating a concept related to the biggest lies. "Click this link for free ROBUX".

    AceLamina , Vojtech Okenka/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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