There aren't many things more embarrassing in life than getting caught in a lie. There's a reason why lying is generally frowned upon, mostly because it's just not the right thing to do, depending on the situation, but also because there is always the chance it gets revealed.

Getting caught in a lie is awkward for everyone involved, and what is there to gain from it? Some Reddit karma? A little bit of clout? That's not even worth it, considering how embarrassing and shameful it is to get called out on a lie.

It happens a lot online too, like a shocking number of times. People will steal things from other parts of the internet and claim it as their own, or they will make up an elaborate second life, or they'll post a false bad review when something didn't go their way. While it is awkward for these people to get called out, it's also super satisfying and pretty entertaining.

To see some pathological online liars get caught red-handed in their strange, unnecessary lies, here are 24 of the most satisfying moments of people getting totally called out.