Complain about a product or service

Together

Linda of Martinsburg WV (10/23/05):
Had searched the net to find Christian Dating site. Found a site which stated that contact needed to be made in person and they would contact me. I spoke with a rep on the phone and made an appt. in Columbia, Md. on Labor Day, 2005.

Was taken to an office where I was interviewed by a young lady. I filled out a profile but then learned that I could go no farther until I signed a contract. That was when they presented the fees. The least expensive was over $2,000. I was shocked and said no way. They then tried to get me to stay. Rep said she would talk with her boss and see if they could offer me a reduced rate. I kept insisting that I was no longer interested and that I thought I had come to a Christian dating service. She said that they provided services for all types of people which is why they present different adds on the web.

Together Dating was not even mentioned on the website. He boss came in and said that they could give a discount under a combination of student and senior discounts. My final fee was $995. I can't believe that I was that stupid but I was. I finished the profile. They then had me to sign a contract and explained about my 6 contacts. I was not to discuss with others about my service and was not to discuss my fees or service with other contacts. This was after I had already signed the papers. I knew then that it was too late.

It was 2 weeks before I ever received a contact. I waited several days for this person to call me. They didn't so I attempted to contact them with no success. I then returned the feedback paper to service and have heard nothing. I phoned the office a few days after signing up for the service and asked if I could opt out. They said no way and that I would be penalized if I tried. I would no longer receive the discount and would have to pay $1295. I began searching the web for complaints and found one. I e-mailed this gentleman and he e-mailed me back with his horror story. He had been doing research and found that this is going on around the country. He said that there were really no fixed fees. Just what people were stupid enough to pay. I am planning to contact the state attorney general's office in Md.

I have lost almost $1,000. I was sorry as soon as I signed the paper but felt that it would be worth it if I could find a companion. The fee went on my credit card and therefore I am paying it off with interest. I work for a local school system so my income is not very high. I have always prided myself on being responsible but this was just plain stupidity.

Sandra of Yaphank NY (4/23/05):
Interviewed over the phone, payment over the phone and never stepped inside the office. How many others were never seen? I was led to beleive background checks are done and they were not. The membership fees are set different for everyone, it depends on how lonely or desperate you are on the phone. The harder your cry, the higher the membership fees.

I was told they are nationwide, NY is not. I requested a refund and after 1 year of nonsense and letters I was told I would receive $250 refund, I never received it. Matched up with others that had nothing in common and one man was 65 yrs old -- I was 52! When I made Together aware of this they were shocked I knew.

I brought up dishonesty with the service and Eddie G. told me I had not been honest with him and used my handicap as to say I was not honest either. Very low, I included my handicap on their form from the beginning. I learned of the game this service plays and mr G. left a long nasty message on my phone, I have the tape.

Jennifer of Long Beach (3/23/05):
I paid the firm $8,290. They are a dating service. They advertise that they will conduct in-depth consultations with the client and then match them with suitable dates. I have never been matched with anyone. I have repeatedly called the company and it's hard to get a call back. Jody said she would give me my money back. Then she said she wouldn't. She would do matches. No matches have been made.

I wrote to the company, complained to better business bureau and to the state attorney general.

Steve of Southampton NJ (8/6/01):
I entered into a contract for dating services with Together on 12/13/99. In exchange for $2,000, I was to receive 12 "referals" or dates. After three referals, per my contract, I demanded a refund. The Together office I dealt with has closed and left no forwarding address. It's francisor, located in Texas, refuses to refund my money, and the whereabouts of the owners of the New Jersey office is unkown at present.

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