A TikTok creator who goes by @tokiioreo has shared a story about her childhood on the now-obscure social app Amino, describing how she created a fake online identity at 11 years old that eventually spiraled into faking the character’s death. The video, which has drawn over 1.9 million views, appears to have resonated widely, with many viewers saying they recognized the story or were part of the same community.
According to the creator, she joined an Amino community intended for users aged 13 to 16 and built a fake profile under the name Emily, a 15-year-old supposedly from Atlanta, Georgia. She said she became well-known in the community, made many friends, and was eventually promoted to moderator, a role that involved helping other users deal with catfishing, even as she was engaging in it herself.
