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Fake Dating Sites: You Pay for a Membership, but No Real Person Ever Shows Up

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“He said he couldn’t wait to meet me. But something always came up. In the end, I paid over CZK 5,000 for a membership—and never met anyone.”

Iveta signed up for a dating site after her divorce. Soon, she began chatting with a kind man. Long conversations, shared stories, pictures. He promised to visit. But then he asked her to buy a “premium membership”, claiming that communication would stop otherwise.
She paid. He disappeared.
Other men started writing her the same scripted messages.
Suspicious? Definitely. But for Iveta, it was mainly painful and humiliating.
For the scammer? An easy profit—unless someone fights back.

Fake dating sites and fraudulent profiles are an increasingly common form of online scam. They target people who are vulnerable, lonely, or going through tough times. They offer “love,” but request payment—for premium access, identity verification, or chat options.
In reality, communication is often with a bot or a paid operator.
This isn’t about being “naive”—it’s a classic case of fraud under Section 209 of the Czech Criminal Code.
You can fight back. I’ll help you file a professional criminal complaint, with legal reasoning and supporting evidence.

📌 How do fake dating sites work?

  • They advertise through social media, apps, and online ads

  • Registration is free, but key features are restricted

  • Conversations are often automated (chatbots) or handled by paid agents

  • They promise love, meetings, and future plans—but something always “comes up”

  • You’re asked to pay for “premium membership,” “profile visibility,” or “identity checks”

  • After you pay, the person disappears or starts repeating scripted messages


⚖️ What crimes may apply?

  • Fraud (Section 209) – deceiving someone to gain money

  • Deceptive business practices (Czech Act No. 64/2002 Coll.) – if operated by a company

  • Identity abuse (Section 181) – if someone impersonates another person


🧾 What evidence should you collect?

  • Chat history and screenshots of the conversation

  • Payment details – amount, date, purpose, account or payment gateway used

  • Terms and conditions of the dating site (if available)

  • Any signs that the other party was fake or automated


❗ Common myths that delay action

  • “It was my fault, I was stupid to believe it.”
    ❌ No. Your trust was manipulated. That’s not stupidity—it’s victimization.

  • “It’s a legal service, they have terms and conditions.”
    ❌ Not if the service is deceptive or manipulative by design.

  • “It’s abroad, nothing can be done.”
    ❌ Foreign operators can be investigated—especially when targeting Czech users.


✅ What I can do for you

  • I will write a clear and professional criminal complaint describing the fraud

  • I’ll provide legal qualification and assess whether the conduct was criminal

  • I can help recover deleted messages or old profile information

  • I’ll explain your legal options, including possible compensation

🙋‍♀️ Call to action – CTA

🎯 Did you fall for a fake dating site and pay for empty promises?
You don’t have to stay silent.
📄 Flat fee: CZK 10,000 + VAT for a full legal complaint
📩 Tell me what happened—I’ll take over and write a proper complaint for you.

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