I think I have been scammed by a matchmaking company...

KitKat85 said:

What is the name of your state (South Carolina)?

I joined a local match making company called Singles Plus about 2 weeks ago and I'm supposed to pay about $55 a month for 18 months and I get 5 introductions (or matches). Apparently you get a "loan" through this company called The Universal Group aka Universal Guardian Acceptance. Yesterday they called to verify my personal information such as my income, my address, and my SSN. I asked them if I can cancel my service with the matchmaking company would I still have to pay this "loan" and they said that I cannot cancel since I signed a contract even if I no longer wanted the services of the Singles Plus matchmaking company.

I haven't made my first payment yet, its not due until October 15th. Oh and I did put down a $50 deposit when I joined the match making company. Would there be anyway to cancel this contract before my first payment is due. Something just seems REALLY fishy about this whole "loan" thing. I don't see why I need this "loan" if Im paying monthly for the service anyways.

I was thinking about going to the matchmaking office sometime this week without an appointment and talking to the owner if she is there, but I'm not sure what I should do. Someone recommended that I should contact my states general attorney, but I don't know if he would even care.

Thanks in advance for any advice any of you can give me.

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I_Got_Banned said:

Well, if you signed a contract, what does it say about "cancellations"???

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Kiawah said:

So what is the "scam" you are alleging?

You looked into a service, you contacted them, you signed a contract, and now they're expecting you to pay.

Is this just buyers remorse? or where is the 'scam'?

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