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Match.com exhibits a polarized reputation among its users, with significant concerns overshadowing its strengths. Positive feedback highlights the site's potential for connecting users, particularly for younger demographics, and its broad user base. However, a predominant sentiment reflects dissatisfaction with customer service, marked by unresponsive support, unjust account terminations, and perceived deceptive practices regarding subscription fees. Many users report frustrations over a lack of transparency and the prevalence of fake profiles, leading to a sense of mistrust. Overall, while Match.com offers opportunities for connections, its customer service and business practices warrant serious scrutiny.
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Sign up for a 6 month period. Sent out a bunch of emails and put myself out there with little response. Didnt meet anyone. Membership expired and they automatically renewed me for another 6 months (which was in the "Terms and agreements") and I didnt notice til 5 days after when I checked my bank statement. I tried to get a refund but since I had sent an email out in that 5 day period they said they couldn't do it. If I wanted a year long trial I would have signed up for it. They create the site this way to suck more money out of poor single people. They should at least send a notice saying your membership will renew next week so cancel now if you dont want to get charged. Waste of time and waste of money on this site. DONT DO IT!
No customer service, auto billing if you don't change that they take your money, and when you ask to speak to someone they say that its corporate and they will contact you via email. When asked for who is in charge would only say I can give you email and then as I waited for it, they hung up phone. I was quite respectful and I think the hangup is only meant to stop people from emailing them. BOTTOM LINE, DONT USE MATCH. IF NO STARS WERE CHOICE I WOULD HAVE DONE THAT
Looks like most people do not like this site, especially since there are so many Free sites for dating. I got plenty of attention and met dates and had a few relationships from the site.
However, the fake profiles and scams are endless and Match cannot seem to stop the bots.
So I would say do not buy any subscription to this dating site, I know they say they have the most people - yeah if they are fake, of course you will.
I have contacted Match.Com in regards to a charge on my account. When I signed up told them I wanted a three month subscription and no longer paid a higher price for three months than six to make certain I would not have this problem of Automatic Reinstatement. I was wrong they have charged my account. Talked to Customer Service, Supervisor, and my credit card company which went on line with me to them to no avail. I agree with all of these comments of past subscribers. I read about using a prepaid credit card before I signed up but did not want the inconvenience am so sorry now that I did not. Am going to the Dallas News now.
The design and interface is quite good. The problem is not the company who owns Match.com but rather the userbase. I got 6 months for $53.00 via coupons so I can say it is at least cheap. What is often cheap or free will cost you in wasted time. Over the last several months, I received ZERO messages. Also got ZERO replies on initiating contacts. Honestly, one should just stick with free services which are often more effective. Tinder works pretty well for initiating blind dates and costs $10 to use. OkCupid and PoF are free.
I think match.com used to be a quality online dating site, but the only difference between match.com and the free sites like POF and smooch, is the fact that they charge a monthly fee. I left the free sites because I was fed up with men approaching me for "hookups" (free sex, basically) and sex chat. After a number of approaches of this kind, I tried to update my profile to clarify that this was something that I was not interested in. However, they kept rejecting my update suggesting that it wasn't "in keeping" with their ethos... but it was OK for me to be harassed. In addition, I've only been on the site for 2 and a bit months I've reported 3 fraudsters of the Nigerian kind. I gave them several examples of why I thought they were bogus sites (some so obvious it was laughable), but I notice that their profile areally still online.
I've tried to make two complaints and all I get is an automated reply, which bares no relation to my original question.
People wink at you or favourite, but don't reply when you initiate conversation... I found out that this was because either they hadn't upgraded their account, or they'd pressed the 'wink/favourite' tab by accident, which is easily done as I've done it.
This site come across as unprofessional. And now just as sleazy as some of the free sites.
They use to be okay. But today the majority of the attractive profiles are complete fakes. I did google reverse image searches and all were fakes. I suspect Match employees are behind the scheme along with foreign scam artists, however it will take a group like anonymous to expose them. Ashley Madison style, men are interacting with bots and employees most likely.
I tried match a few different times and never had any luck. Well I decided to try again and I have not gotten one email at all, and when I like and email any of the matches they send me each day I NEVER get a response, all I see is that they read it. There has been proof that most of the profiles are fake and not real people. It is ridiculous what they are doing. I have emailed CS a bunch of times to complain but have yet to get a response. Also don't bother complaining on their facebook page because that is full of people that are wicked desperate and they will comment on your complaint telling you to contact them and they are looking for serious love! DON'T DO MATCH not worth the time or money!
BEWARE... This company is awful. Ripping customers off after cancelling account, credit card is still charged. Tried to get refund, it was like speaking to a broken record. Rep kept telling although you canceled your account, you didn't opt out of automatic renewal. Frankly I don't even recall signing up for automatic renewal because it's my practice not to do so in general with any company. What a scam!
Match.com will automatically renew your subscription EVEN after you try to cancel it and will provide you with no notice and will not seek your permission. Once the funds are withdrawn from your account they will not provide you with a refund. STAY AWAY FROM THIS WEBSITE
I am not happy with the service as it seems 90% of the profiles are fake. As a single person looking for that one right match, this isn't working. My parameters have been installed, but I get profiles from all over the world. Your company needs to be way more aware of the fake profiles. AS a consumer to your site that I have paid very good money for - I deserve better service from you.
I have been a subscriber to the match.com for about a week now. While their android app is somewhat user friendly, the greed that is built into it is unbelievable. On top of what the initial cost is, you have to pay upfront for all other options even if you want a guarantee that you email is read. The most annoying thing about their service is that their site is designed so poorly it allows lots of fake profile that uses their emails and phone numbers as their screen names. I gave them some advice as to how to improve on their process of allowing new users access to the site, but they are not willing to listen. Their customer service doesn't deserve not even one star. I am getting tired of the fake profiles that contact me on a daily bases, I will have to hide my profile.
"Matches" are based on weather and wind and not te details you enter. Automatic review kicks you in the balls if you forget it as they have a no refund policy. I actually feel sorry for their call centre, they must hate their jobs as they have no empowerment whatsoever. Now sitting on a bill of 120 quid for what? Nothing... Disgusting company stay far far away
Scammers, poor customer service, do not give matches that meet the criteria in your profile. Cannot find anything good to say about this dating site.
One day in and I already see the flaws. Two people contacted me to try to get my personal information. None of the attractive people I saw when I was previewing the site were available once I paid. The customer service department is rude.
Don't forget your subscription, I used mine for a week, forgot. Now 6 months later I am charged again - non refundable, they don't care if I never or hardly used the site. Eff you is their answer. I would go for a free site and save yourself the hassle
Why do Match continue to pester me with emails saying I have been viewed when I am no longer on the site. This is false advertising and makes me wonder if, when I was a member, how many false profiles were on then. In fact I had an argument with someone about their having finished on Match when Match said they had looked at my profile, indicating they were still on Match. Very poor service and site management
If anyone knows what part of this is free, by all means, let me know. It's free to put your name in and that's about it, and then start asking for your credit card information. Right after I signed up, I started looking at my watch. 23 seconds. 16 matches in my zip code. I can't blow my nose that fast! Shortly after that, my email inbox was doing the Jane Fonda workout. 12 messages in less than an hour trying to upgrade me to a paid account and more matches in my zip code. The only problem is that my zip code is a post office box. Suddenly, all these girls are from the same one? When these clowns realized that it wasn't a delivery code, I started getting matches from all surrounding towns and postal codes. Most of the messages had the names of the towns spelled wrong. Who doesn't know how to spell where they live? Half of the pictures had things in the background that aren't local or anywhere in the area. Yosemite Park? Statue of liberty? Not in my neighborhood. It makes no difference because all they want is to shake you upside down for money and have a nice day trying to get rid of them, because they'll empty the excuse book on you as to why they can't unsubscribe you. It's best to steer around these dopes for your own good because the only thing they're trying match is your money with their pockets.
Purchase a prepaid Mastercard for amount of initial membership only.
I had met someone on Match and we became exclusive. Little did I know he was exclusively using my credit card right out from under my nose. Thank God I caught it within $2000 (stupid I know) but I reached out to Match to let them know about this person so no other woman would go through what I did and they did nothing! You can't even post a warning to other woman! Never again will I use a dating site. I feel like a moron over all of this :(
Answer: I was unable to get a refund but I dispute the transaction and got my money back that way. I said it was because they were not providing the service they claim to offer. If you can dispute with your bank just tell them you didn't authorize the transaction and the company refuses to refund you. Good luck.
Answer: No I would not trust it. There are scammers on there. They will tell you want you want to here. They are from another country. Look for key words such as widoer, contractor, travel, one child only. They will compliment you right off the bat about your smile. Not safe. Try another site.
Answer: Back in the 1980s, strip clubs were pulling all sorts of over charge and fake charge scams and forcing people tp pay. Here in Atlanta a majpr federal case against the GOLD CLUB brought all that to light and alot of changes were made in the industry... I BRING THAT UP BECAUSE... these social sites seem to be attempting the same types of scams and are getting away with it. By U.S. fedeal standars ALL THESE SITES FALL UNDER THE RACKETEERING STATUTE. Unfortunately there is NO enforcement of these laws at this time. Your best option is to dispute the entire charge with your credit card. They may not want to do this because they are seeing so much of it. BE FIRM AND INSIST IT IS A MATTER OF CREDIT FRAUD. Also be sure to indicate that you are filling a consumer notice with the Federal Trade Commision (they have online forms for this to keep a numbers count on how many people are affected by these sorts of things. www.FTC.org). If you have been a good card holder, you shouldnt have any issues except for 1: ALL THESE SITES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR REBILLING/DRAFTING YOUR CREDIT ACCOUNT. You may want to file a COMPROMISED CREDIT CARD CLAIM AT THE TIME OF THE DISPUTE and have your card issuer SEND YOU A REPLACEMENT CARD WITH A NEW CARD NUMBER.
Answer: You will have a hard time getting your money back Terri. The first time I was with them years ago, I forgot the auto renewal and tried to get my money back and they fought me tooth and nail. This time I tried both Ourtime and Match and both experiences were not good though Ourtime was a bit better. I agree with some of the answers here that Match baits you toward the end of your subscription with possible contacts, but since I cannot proof that I have to add that disclaimer. Everything you have run into with your experience I have had with mine.
Answer: You likely signed up for auto-renewal, which Match.com doesn't explicitly tell you out-right that it will auto-renew. You will not likely get a refund back for the month they charged you. However, go to your account's settings and cancel the feature ASAP. You will still have access for the month in question, but at least you will have stopped future withdrawals.
Answer: Give them a call... they always have something to scam people about...
Answer: Cancel the card you used when you joined.
Answer: That is an extra fare item and they charge you each time. Best to do your own searches and replies...
Answer: Too much don't do it!
Answer: I feel the same way Teresa, i have been on the site for 1 year now and cancelled my subscription, but was told it won't officially cancel until May because i waited to late after my initial sign up day, so i got stuck with another year. I am a handsome guy with a lot to offer, but for some reason never really got emails as i expected, i started to think the people profiles were fake or the women i was interested in didn't know a good man if his profiled slapped them in the face, just sayN. 41, recently divorced for little over a year, highly educated, working in my profession, make close to six figures, single, don't cheat, great personality, smart, don't play, and real down to earth... but i guess no one believed it or didn't like my handsome picks... IDK. Confused!