Lifemates

Gordon of Perkinsfield, ON October 26, 2009

This company Lifemates is a real smooth Organization. They ply you with garantees of scientifically mated dates that are based on a wide computer generated matching criteria set up from years of sucessful matches. In truth what they are are a bunch of scam artists who prey on women and men. I paid 2100.00 dollars and was assured after paying this sum I would have my first high priority date within 72 hours. As thosands of members would be viewing the site it would also be great to have a current set of photos on file to send out to your prospective dates.

I was assured that they had a great number of ladies in my area 40 km to be matched with the results being entered in the data base. True to their word a date was up in 72 hours and a verbal description of her and her likes and goals. after talking for 2 weeks we finally met. She iformed me all she was looking for was a date to accompany her on social eventsthat she was freqently out of the country and wintered in Florida with friends and was not available. Date number 2 was over 3 hours away by car and after setting up a date with this lady she cancelled saying that the distance was too great.

On followup I talked to the agent/councilor and asked her if she knew where Keswick was in regards to Midland she said only 20 km away not the 190 km it was. She assured me another high prority date would be arranged within 7 to 10 days.

It is now over 5 weeks and not even a peep or call or anything. This company is a scam outfit warning do not deal with them. I know now of over 100 people ripped off by this company. Maybe its time to start a class action lawsuit against them and shut down this scam.

Marie of Toronto, ON August 27, 2009

Basically, I reached out to LifeMates as I was looking into different match making services. Long story short, I had a meeting with Shannon in which she was absolutely set on selling me her world-class best-of-the-best services. I don't like the hard selling; if a service is so valuable, then what's the rush? When I walk into the Mercedes-Benz dealership I don't get this type of treatment and I still buy.

Anyway, I told her up front that I would not be signing on the bottom line - she kept me there for 3 hours - YES, 3 FULL HOURS. After working the fear tactics ("you're in your 30's, giddy-up!"), she shifted to insults calling me "lazy and apathetic about my love life". I found the experience so hilarious that I simply stayed just for the entertainment. Very unprofessional.

Lee of Lonfon, ON July 23, 2009

I signed up with Life Mates Canada on August 5, 2008. I am writing to tell you how unhappy I am with their so-called "services" I paid 4,561.`00 and feel like I have been scammed. At the time I signed up for their services I made it very clear to the man I was talking to that I am Jewish and that I wished to be matched up with someone who is also Jewish. We talked about the fact that there are very few eligible Jewish bachelors in the London area. He assured me that if no suitable matches could be found in London that my file would be referred to either Toronto or Hamilton.

I have since received two referrals, neither of which was Jewish. When I called to complain about this a few months ago, I was told by the woman who answered the phone that not many of the Jewish men in Toronto would want to drive to London to have a date. Today when I called I was told that the company does not have very many Jewish male clients at all.

I feel that their representative grossly misrepresented what the company could do for me. Had I known either of these two factors which would influence my chances of receiving suitable referrals, I assure you I would not have spent that kind of money. Their representative lied to me and I would like to have my money refunded.

I had called their office about a month after first signing up saying that I wanted a refund and I was told that I could only receive half of what I had paid. This was before they provided any service to me. I have had two referrals from them, but the first one had nothing in common with me at ALL and the second stood me up at the place where we were supposed to meet. When I called the office to tell them that, the response I received was basically, "Oh, that's too bad."

I have since come across numerous websites on line with numerous people all feeling scammed by this organization and think that you should investigate them. I would appreciate a response to this letter.

Robert of Montreal, QC July 16, 2009

All my love and respect go out to this company. Every day, I wake up and thank the good lord for my wife who I met on this service. We’ve been married for a few months now and it all started with Lifemates. The matchmaker that worked so hard with me was the one person who I can truly say that enjoys her work more than anyone I know. She was very professional at how she matched me up with my wife and was extraordinarily honest and responsible. From the second I met her, I knew that my becoming a member was a good idea. I felt at home instantly and wasn’t at all worried. I also really like it how she always called me right after each date. My first few dates didn’t really work out too well, but she was always there to help me through the next date. I like it when people keep their word. I think it’s a pretty rare thing to find in a person. I one hundred percent recommend this company to anyone and everyone.

Rachel of toronto, ON June 30, 2009

This service is one of a kind. I’ve had amazing dates with the most incredible guys in the past seven months since I joined. I never once had a bad experience with them. My matchmaker always calls me discuss the last date. She is always ready to help or give advice. She works fast and somehow manages to find me a guy who fits my standards every time. The dates are fun and the restaurants we are sent to are great. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong. The only thing and I mean the ONLY thing that I wasn’t happy about was the price. I paid a lot of money and at first wasn’t confident. But now I realize that for professional service, you have to pay a professional price. All in all, I’m very satisfied.

Lynn of Ottawa, ON June 29, 2009

This company is a scam. You look at the website and they promise a match up every 30-45 days, with personalized service, and team of people working to find your perfect match. They charge exorbinant prices. After being a member with them for 2 years, first in calgary and now that i'm living in ottawa, i have been set up with about 6 people, NONE of which I would ever consider to be compatible. Over the last 8 months I've gotten one match here in Ottawa, who never called me back. I've complained to the better business bureau, and Lifemates basically laughed at me. I've spent extensive time on the phone with them complaining about their service and they just DON'T care. They have your money, they listen and express sympathy, then ignore you and forget all the promises they've made. I'm posting this to say do NOT buy in to what this company is selling. Keep your money and invest it in something worthwhile. Be smarter than I was.

Jerry of Vancouver, BC May 24, 2009

This is a great service. I got sick of dating different girls without success. This company changed my life from the start. The price was kind of a bummer and I didn’t enjoy the 2 ½ hours of sitting in a chair talking about myself but I guess that’s how they do things. After that though, it just got better and better. They set me up with great girls and I had great times. W hat really makes me smile every time I think about this company is my wife and son. I met my wife on one of the dates that Dan from the Vancouver office set me up with and I can’t thank him or the company enough.

Jason of Dryden, ON May 13, 2009

After I graduated college I received a job working for a Law firm in Toronto. Within my first year I was bringing in a substantial amount of money that really separated me from my peers. I would date many women and I would find that the majority of them were interested primarily in the securities of my large salary and not so much interested in me. Wanting to find love, I decided it would be in my best interest to date in my financial tier, therefore guaranteeing myself that it is not my money that is attracting my mate but really she is interested in me. I signed up six months ago and within two months I met Veronica through the service. Veronica was working as an accountant for a large firm in Toronto and had an income relative to mine. Four months later we are still together and planning a vacation to the Greek Isles at the end of Summer.

Michelle of Verdun, QC May 5, 2009

I signed up for Lifemates to meet high profile individuals outside of my usual network in September 2008.

I am a very social individual with a high profile job, good looks and a great personality. I own a beautiful condo in one of the best part of the city, drive a nice car and I must say that I have no problem meeting people. I thought I could use some help because I kept meeting the same men in my social activities, most of them were not really available.

The Lifemates representative I met with twice assured me that the level of single men represented in the agency were matching my profile perfectly. I signed on thinking it could be a regular business deal where I would pay a high price and receive great service in return.

I have never been more wrong!

I had made clear before purchasing the services that I considered I had a lot to offer and that I was hoping to receive the right consideration. Right from the beginning, I told them that if they could not deliver the goods, I would prefer for them to be honest. They told me they would satisfy my needs.

WRONG AGAIN!

In November, I sent a request to cancel my subscription which had covered for more that the services I had received at that time. After 3 matches (one of them I never actually met because he kept postponing the meeting), I contacted Shannon who refused to cancel my subscription telling me that now that she was personally involved in a conversation with me, she would make sure my requirements were met.

WRONG ONCE MORE!

I was set on 3 more dates that were horrible. I will spare the details because the men that were introduced to me were such caricatures and should have never been introduced to me. Even an idiot can take a look at two photos (which they have access to and not us) and see the match will not work. I sent one more note to Shannon in May 2009 asking her if the company image was more important than profit. No response¦

I am thinking that for all of you out there looking for help in finding love. Lifemates is not the right choice. The services are far from the level one can expect for the price paid.

Rauf of Calgary, AB April 20, 2009

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