Recognize the pattern
How it starts
Matchmaking offices, dating advertisements, or introductions.
The promise
A desirable match is available after a sincerity deposit.
What happens next
False match claims and cooperating actors consume appointments before expensive upgrades are promoted.
Signs to watch for
- Match identities remain unverifiable
- Fee categories keep multiplying
- Verbal promises differ from the contract
Start with what you can do now
If this happened to you
Pause additional fees
Request explanations and dispute handling in writing
Report fabricated identities with evidence
What to save
Keep the original records. Use copies to organize the details.
- Service contract
- Match descriptions
- Appointment and chat records
- Fee receipts
Before you send money
- Verify the provider and service contract
- Confirm appointments, refunds, and charges
- Do not accept pressured upgrades
These guides explain common patterns. The facts of your situation and your payment provider’s rules determine which steps are available.