PoF.com / Plenty of Fish
Reviews and Complaints

I have been on POF for over 12 years. It remains free if you want very limited service, but you now have to pay a monthly fee if you want more options. I found very few women my age who lived near me. I was suddenly attacked by a female member who spread lies about me and refused to explain why or to apologize. I began condemning her behavior and telling her to cease and desist, but she then even more started projecting her problems on to me, as many people do. I asked them to step in to address her bad behavior, but they instead banned me from their site, without letting me know if they banned her. These sites often protect and cover for women, and not for men, so I have a feeling that they gave her a pass and elected to not hold her accountable or ban her. I have outed her on Facebook, warning men about her, as I think she could be dangerous and clearly has a distain for men. I hope she loses the ability to attack innocent men, so they can be left alone. There is something mentally off with this woman, Brenda SS from Arroyo Grande.

you allow men to post terrible pictures , that are not even of them , & you let them have old old pictures that do not even let a lady know what they look like & such far away photos and pictures of their egotistical boats houses motorcycles and their animals or whatever they feel like posting but you keep deleting much of what i post like flowers i grew or cakes i baked ...you dont care ,,, including photos of me you have deleted and i identified myself and went through your grueling invasive process long ago and you made me do it again and kept requiring that i do it over and over and it was killing my neck and back to line my face up with your demands... you people are insane invasive and have a total double standard.. Now i cannot get back on my profile page and you have stolen my photos ..i want my profile restored and i want the same rules for women that you allow for men ... I should not have to keep identifying myself or jumping through your double standard hoops ,,,,,plus you allow separated and married men there and men just looking for sex and you never delete their profile

please help me i met a guy on pof we met exchanged numbers but he miss heared last three numbers he then left a narsty message on my profile stormy51 and then reported me so pof restricted me on pof it was his fault not mine now how do i get back on pof i have never had this happen to me and it has upset me cheers hope to hear from you regards stormy 51

You’re company has a problem with my account. I reached out to you’re company by email, they asked for screenshots and I explained that POF isn’t allowing me on then I tried making my accounts again and it kicked me off saying that account already exists. I truly don’t understand what went wrong? Soon as I bought a apple phone your company has denied me access. My user name is Miablues my old number was [protected] my new number as I have gave it to the company many times in the past is [protected]. I hope you resolve this stressful issue. Thank you so much. My email is [protected]@gmail.com

I just signed up for POF yesterday and was stupid enough to pay for it. After getting in I realize I cant set the age range that I'm looking for as well. No matter what I set my preference for, POF changes it on every search. Who are you to dictate what I'm searching for? This is total BS. Already cancelled my membership renewal and I will blast this on 20 consumer sites and out to my 455,000 followers worldwide.

Plenty of fish is discriminating because of my age I’m an 50 year old woman who wants to date 35 to 55. I wasn’t hiding it from anyone. my account was shut down because I prefer to date younger., Yet, I witnessed so many false profiles on a daily basis. Ryan from the pof team told me this is was the reason. This is age discrimination If younger doesn’t want to speak to an older person they should have the option to set an age range and can be left alone.

I’ve had accounts on and off with Pof since 07 since that time this site has become an absolute cesspool of scammers hackers and criminals time it is this is absolutely ridiculous I deserve my money back I could show I could do still shots of obvious if I sent this into the media which is exactly where you get it because embarrassed about doing this anyway but this is absolutely ridiculous I deserve my money back I deserve to be paid to be a detective to go through these profiles and do your job

I am unable to answer messages sent o my account, I'm being asked to pay, when I've already paid for a membership. I asked about this? And on 4 different occasions their customer service department has answered that my query is NOT from the the same email as I enrolled from, and therefore they could answer my query, or even look into the issue. I explained (4 times) that that's impossible, I've only got one email, I also provided them with my membership Id. The notifications of messages from other member are sent to the email address I'm question, so why can't the issue be resolved

I did some experiments to see if online dating is worth it for men. Let me tell you, it's a waste of time. I made a profile with the ugliest woman I could find and I got 50-65 messages every day. Then I made a profile with an Instagram model's pics and got over 3,000 messages in one day. But when I searched for women in my area, I found only 2 real women online at 4AM. The rest were transvestites and prostitutes. Meanwhile, there were 35 pages of men online. That's at least 700 guys for only 2 women! It's impossible for any single woman to still be single with those odds, yet the same women are logged in day and night for years.

I even made a profile with a male model's pics and got a slight increase in responses from women, but mostly from women who rate a 2 or 3. The ratios of men to women are insane, sometimes being 700:1. Hypergamy has always existed with women, but online it quadruples. Even a 2 or 3 won't talk to a man unless he's a solid 10. On the other hand, if you like transvestites, hookers, or fat, tattooed single moms with attitude, you're in luck. But be prepared to compete with thousands of other desperate, lonely men.

POF is not a dating site. It's just an attention-[censored] site for women to get free attention and validation from male simps. Most women have no intention of meeting or dating anyone. They just log in day and night for years. I'm an attractive, successful man and I can't pull a woman to save my life on there unless I go way below my standards. Many years ago, I could, but now it's completely dead. If you're a man thinking of online dating, especially POF, don't bother.

I totally agree with many of the comments on here about POF. I had a profile on there a couple of years ago, and pride myself on being polite and friendly to all. Then one day my profile had just disappeared for no reason! About a week or so before that, some girl had accused me of not being single (just because I wasn't on there 24/7) and I politely told her that I WAS single. The only thing that I can think of is that she reported me for "not being single" and my profile was deleted! Several e-mails to the Fuhrer (sorry, Frind) and the "customer service" e-mail address went unanswered, so I moved on.

I have recently had another profile, but I see that men are NOT allowed to post shirtless pics anymore, whilst women can post pictures of themselves in their underwear or bikini. I had a message from Hitler (sorry, Frind) stating that my main picture MUST show my face, and they had "kindly" swapped my main pic for one of the others. I was also told that this would be my "only" warning. However, my original main pic DID show my face, so I decided to try an experiment, and clicked "Report user if main pic does not show their face" on a woman's profile which regularly appeared. This just showed her legs and her high heels. The profile stayed the same, so I reported it again, but STILL it was there! The only thing that I can think of is that some bimbos that I hadn't replied to (as I wasn't interested in their arrogant, narcissistic profiles) had clicked on the "Report user if main pic does not show their face" link. Being a man, I had then received the "warning" (oooh, I'm trembling, Mr Nazi Frind) even though - as I mentioned earler - my main pic DID show my face.

Anyway, as of today my profile has been deleted (again for no reason). It is probably another case of "disturbed" female users reporting me for pathetic, untrue reasons (due to my ignoring their messages) and POF being the man-hating, feminist-friendly, anti-male crap that it is did not even bother to check, but just deleted my profile! OK, Herr Frind... stick your rubbish site where the Sun doesn't shine, because I won't be back!

Whilst I have chatted with some nice women on there, most are either full of themselves, mirror posers, psychos and absolute nutters. Heinrich Frind has also stopped men from contacting women with more than a fourteen year age gap. How typically arrogant of "The Creator" to dictate to male users who they can contact, let alone what they can say. Yes, there are lots of perverts out there (some of them are male) but why should ALL men have to pay the price for these? And why should women be elevated to the status of goddesses, so that they can simply report someone that they either don't like (or who has dared NOT to reply to their messages) and get that person's profile deleted?

There is a link asking users what they think POF should do with the profile of the person that they are reporting, and part of this is to delete the profile (and I can guarantee that a male reporting a female will NEVER be listened to). It seems that Frind and his staff HATE men, and consider them all to be perverts/liars/rapists. With this in mind, men... do you really want to give your time and/or money to a site that thinks that of you? Many (once standard) features on the site now are paid-for features (such as hiding your profile, etc). My question is this:- why would you give your money to these anti-male, Nazi thought-police? After all, they could just delete your profile when some sad pathetic loser decides to report you for nothing at all apart from not replying to her... and would you get a refund? I'm not sure on that one, but I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is a resounding "no".

AVOID THIS SITE LIKE THE PLAGUE. Personally, I wouldn't even give POF one star, but there doesn't seem to be an option on here to give none.

The Plenty of Fish website and mobile app have undergone a recent update, giving it a fresh new look with a pinkish or salmon-colored framework. The user interface has also been improved, making it feel less outdated and more similar to other popular dating apps like Tinder. When filling out your profile, you'll notice little circles or ovals that you can select to indicate your interests, such as tennis, music, or movies.

However, the new changes also mean that you can only message one person for free per every 24 hours. If you want to message more people, you'll need to pay a minimum of $40 for a 3-month subscription package. Additionally, if you're not a paid subscriber, you won't be able to see who has viewed your profile or who you've matched with from the "Meet Me" section. While the site is technically free, it's difficult to use effectively without paying for a subscription, especially if you're a male user.

Plenty of Fish also uses a "Boost" system, similar to Tinder, where you can pay to have your profile seen more often. Without purchasing Boosts, your profile won't be as visible, especially in the "Meet Me" section. Boosts are not included in the subscription package, so you'll need to pay extra for them. However, using Boosts can increase the number of views you get on your profile.

If you send messages on Plenty of Fish, you won't be able to delete them from your sent box. This means that if you're sensitive about being "left on read," you'll need to be prepared to see that the other person has read your message. The quality of the people on the site is subjective, but it seems that many of the blatant fakes and bots have been weeded out. However, women still receive more messages and views than men, so male users will need to send several messages a day to get a response.

Plenty of Fish also age-brackets and age-discriminates users, meaning that you can only talk to people within a certain age range. Some users also disable messaging, which means that you won't be able to message them at all if you don't fit their criteria. However, you can still "like" their profile by clicking on the heart icon.

Overall, if you're willing to pay for a subscription and Boosts, and you have patience and endurance, you might be able to catch a fish or two on Plenty of Fish. Just be aware of the limitations and costs associated with using the site.

POF, or Plenty of Fish, claims to be a totally free dating site that offers a great chance to meet other singles. As someone who has been divorced for four years, I was excited to try out this site. However, it quickly became apparent that there were some major issues with POF.

First, you have to take a supposed psychological test to see what your emotional and relationship needs are. While this may seem like a good idea, it doesn't actually help you find compatible matches. Instead, you'll be bombarded with messages from people in other countries or parts of the US that are too far away to be practical.

To make matters worse, Markus, the creator of the site, will implore you to upgrade to get enhanced service. But even if you do upgrade, you'll still be inundated with messages from scammers and prostitutes. These profiles often dress scantily in their photos and talk about wanting to meet people for fun, not just one sincere man. It's clear that POF is not about finding a partner or spouse, despite what they claim.

Even if you do manage to find someone you're interested in, you'll likely be met with rebuke, none response, or even being blocked. Many profiles claim they are not there for a booty call, but it's clear that this is not the case. And if you try to report suspected scammers or prostitutes, you'll likely be thrown out of the site.

After four years of using POF, I've come to the conclusion that it's not free, it's not full of real female members, and your membership is contingent upon how soon you will be tricked into upgrading. The site is full of fake profiles and responses, and it's clear that the staff is not doing their job to protect members from scammers.

In conclusion, I would not recommend POF to anyone. It's a waste of time and money, and the site falls under the criminal category of business fraud. It's clear that POF is only interested in making money, and they don't care whether you're being scammed or emotionally affected. It's time for the authorities to investigate these scams and for credit card companies to red flag these sites.

I'm writing this big review from a dude's point of view. This review was edited (again) on 21. 9. 15.

This is a real dating site and I've met a lot of girls from POF since joining in 2012 (using the site infrequently). I've had a number of relationships but due to this effectively being blind dating, and lots of people on POF having serious personal problems, I don't think it is possible to find "the one" on here so I no longer use it.

I used POF because I am extremely shy around women, possibly due to being mild aspergers, and it is hard for me to make the first move (women usually don't because "equality" and it is hard to logically explain to me why strange women are worth the anxiety and stress of talking to).

I have learned to be very suspicious why some women would even use online dating if they're as "in-demand" as they usually say they are. ("I pull an average of three blokes on every night out... PLEASE DATE ME AND HAVE SEX WITH ME")

I recently deleted my profile because of two women who were plainly psychos, but also because most women seem to be there to get their ego stroked. Beware the "friend collector" who cancels the day before the first date but wants to stay in touch as friends - this is probably the most common type now.

I would advise men who "must" use POF to consider becoming a paid member as it massively increases your chances at getting messages or replies, for a while anyway. POF will automatically renew your paid subscription - you must make sure this option is disabled as they don't do refunds.

Men *mightaverage one to three messages per week with a good picture and a good profile, provided he is VERY active on the site and a paid member, but most will go weeks or months without any contact at all. Women, contrary to what they say, do not seem to read your profile and do not like long profiles or long messages. Women also don't like pics of men looking directly at the camera or without a shirt, even though many of them post pics of themselves pole dancing or showing way too much leg. They also prefer to send you messages just saying "Hi" (which they themselves hate to receive).

Women get a "flirt option" where they can "express an interest in you" - there is no explanation provided to the male member of what this actually means, or why she didn't just send you a message. A few have strenuous lists of demands, and some even ask you to score yourself to see if it's worth messaging them.

The site says 1 in 3 of your messages won't get a reply. Literally, I think my overall response rate was 15%, which is actually really good for a man. Most women only send one or two very short responses that are nearly impossible to turn into a conversation. You are lucky if you actually date one in every hundred women. And I don't think I actually dated a woman who I messaged first.

I will warn you now that being a male on POF will earn you the status of "scum of the earth" and some women will take their problems out on you, give you the run around, cheat on you and she is unlikely to look anything like her profile pictures (I've never met a girl who looked exactly like her pics).

Typically women start sending me sexts by the end of the first or second day. One even recorded herself moaning my name on Whatsapp (we hadn't even met).

About two thirds of the women I managed to date offered sex, or admitted they wanted sex, on the first night. More than one girl didn't want to see me again after I declined first date sex. One girl cried when I said no, then threatened me the next day.

I learned through POF that the ONE thing women can never hear is the word "no" - you don't say it to the monkeys in Planet of the Apes, you most certainly don't say it to a woman who's getting 10 messages a day, because she's on par with God, apparently.

So, to be "successful" on POF, be an aspie; let women make the first move; do not buy her a meal or spend much money on the first date; or better yet, overcome your fears and ask women out in real life, you're 90% less likely to get murdered.

If you're looking for a hookup, POF is frustrating and demoralising but can work, but I was looking for love, and that doesn't exist on POF.

I joined Plenty of Fish (pof.com) and after two days, I decided to become a paid member on 06/30/13. I was excited to access the paid upgrade membership perks, but I was disappointed when I noticed that I was unable to access most of them. The company was not following its own rules and policies, and I couldn't get a helpful response from customer service. I did some research and found out that I was not alone. There were tons of victims of Plenty Of Fish who were scammed out of their money.

I noticed that the site blocks both paid membership and unpaid memberships for no apparent reason. The victims were attempting to look for love on the site, but they were scammed out of their money. I also found out that Markus Frind, the owner of Plenty of Fish, allows his goons to post fake profiles with the pictures of those victims who were abruptly locked out of the site. These victims can't get back in to protest removal, and they are told by others that their pictures are still actively online without their knowledge or permission.

I read and reread the policies to be sure to keep my profile from being one of those deleted and blocked from reentering. However, my profile pictures kept being deleted, even though they clearly showed my face. I couldn't determine what was acceptable and what was not, as I had already heard about the random termination of profiles that don't abide by their rules. None of my pictures went against policy, but I received many profile visits from users who did go against policy. They showed bare midriffs, non-face pics, nude pictures of bodies, and genitals parts inappropriately dancing across my screen by non-paid members. I tried to flag these profiles and report each and every infraction, but nothing was done to correct it. I then noticed that my emails were being monitored, and my return emails to other members would disappear before my eyes.

With the thousands of unpaid members that should have been monitored, I was being monitored carefully each and every day of the 4 days I had a paid membership. I was careful not to infringe on policy, but my whole profile was constantly being rearranged differently every time I returned. I realized that the profile that I created was not my profile, and I requested help again. Unfortunately, other dating sites are sister sites to POF who practice the same actions. They scam money from unsuspecting victims and terminate their accounts.

Two days later, I received a threatening email from Markus Frind that I would only be reminded once for uploading pictures that did not have my face displayed clearly. I responded by requesting information on how to get my money back. I no longer wanted to be a member of a site that does not follow its own rules and policies, being selective to which profiles could and which profiles couldn't continue their membership. I would dispute the transaction with my credit card company and advocate the Better Business Bureau continuously about the site until someone hears me.

I removed any pics that were left, and all information and left a Thank You, POF on my bare profile, before responding to his email. I was eagerly watching and waiting to see how long it would take him to lock out yet another paid member. It didn't take long. He terminated what was left of my profile and took my money on July 4th, 2013, four days later. As long as Markus Frind is paid, he doesn't care who he scams, and he has gotten away with it long enough.

I will continually advocate every day and every week for as long as it takes until POF is shut down permanently for those who don't have a voice as well as for myself. POF must be terminated just as the owner has terminated us. A Class Action Suit Is In Order. With no plans to stop until it happens.

For all scammed former POF users, please file a claim with your BBB to have your voice heard for your own peace of mind. Paid or unpaid members, speak and be heard. Plenty Of Fish Media, Inc. 2625 555 W Hastings St Vancouver, BC V6B 4N5 - Headquarters.

This site is the worst. I tried it a few times, but it's just not for people who want a real relationship. Most of the people on here are gross and don't have any class. And even if you find someone who seems normal and attractive, they either don't respond to your messages, insult you, or just want you to do dirty things to them. And don't even get me started on the fake profiles. They say they match you with people who are similar to you, but that's a load of crap. They don't even ask enough questions to really know who you are and what you want. The tests they have are long and boring, and no one wants to do them. And even if you do, it doesn't really help.

And then they have the nerve to charge you for an "upgraded" membership. All you get is a few extra features that aren't even that useful. It's a total rip-off. And the people on here are just awful. They don't have jobs or education, and they can't even write a proper sentence. And the men are just mean and rude. They insult you and say horrible things. And when you meet them in person, they look nothing like their pictures.

I'm not someone who complains a lot, but this site is just terrible. They say they're a dating site, but they don't even try to match you with compatible people. And they don't even have customer service. It's like they know their site is bad and they don't care.

So if you're looking for a real relationship, don't waste your time on this site. But if you just want to hook up with trashy people, then go ahead. I've heard that most of the women on here are disgusting and offer themselves up like [censored]s. So if that's what you're into, then this site is for you. But if you're a normal person who wants to meet someone decent, then find a better dating site.

Plenty of Fish (pof.com) is a dating site that has left me feeling disappointed and deceived. The women on this site are unattractive, unintelligent, and have nothing going for them except their pets and children. It's like they don't realize they're at the "last chance saloon." The losers on this site are abundant, and it's clear that pretty girls don't have to work too hard to get attention. If you look like Dracula and only come out at night, maybe it's time to accept that Prince Charming doesn't exist and settle for what crosses your path.

Unfortunately, the site is also plagued with fake profiles that are active all day and night. These scammers have run out of imagination and are now using usernames like "fhglghlghlfh." When you check the profile details, you'll find that the hair color and eye color descriptions don't match the pictures. It's clear that the site is not doing enough to weed out these fake profiles.

Even the real profiles are disappointing. Many of the women have long lists of demands, such as wanting to be treated like a princess despite looking beat up. They also feature pictures with their pets and children. While there's nothing wrong with having kids, these women seem to have forgotten that most men don't want to raise someone else's children.

If you have an awkward personality and always try to get your own way, you'll scare off most suitors, male or female. If you're past the peak of youth and entering the granny fanny stage of your life, maybe it's time to settle for cat company. Male intuition tells us that most men don't want to bring up someone else's children, and they'll always be second or third in that scenario.

I've analyzed this site and found that it's just another rip-off. The positive reviews seem fake and are likely designed to balance out the negative ones. When you create a profile, you'll be inundated with messages, but when you pay, the women disappear. To unsubscribe, you'll have to search for a tiny button or underlined text, and if you don't manually unsubscribe, they'll automatically extend your subscription and draw from your account without your knowledge.

In conclusion, I can't sugarcoat this review. Plenty of Fish is a deceptive dating site that's not worth your time or money. Before enrolling in another dating site, check the reviews extensively, as the little guy is more likely to tell the truth than a large corporation looking to fleece you. Stay safe and stay off drugs.

definitely a scam. I would not recommend Plenty of Fish to anyone looking for a legitimate dating website.

Overall, my experience with Plenty of Fish was disappointing and frustrating. While the initial sign up process was easy and free, the website quickly proved to be full of bots and scams. The paid subscription did offer some additional features, but it was not worth the money.

The customer service was also lacking, with no response to my emails and no help with the technical issues I was experiencing. The fact that they can delete your account without warning or explanation is also concerning.

In conclusion, I would advise anyone considering using Plenty of Fish to look elsewhere for a more reputable and trustworthy dating website.

Plenty of Fish, or POF, is a dating site that has been the subject of many negative reviews. Some people claim that it is a scam site, and that the company does not care about its users. If you look at the reviews on the Better Business Bureau website, you will see that many people have had bad experiences with POF.

One of the things that is concerning about POF is that the company does not guarantee that you will find a match. They also do not guarantee that the people you see on the site are real, or that they will respond to your messages. POF claims that they remove fake profiles, but many users say that this is not true. It is up to the users to report fake profiles, which can be a time-consuming process.

Another issue with POF is that the company makes it difficult to cancel your subscription. Some users have reported that they continue to be billed even after they have cancelled their subscription. POF also retains your personal information even after you delete your profile, which is a cause for concern.

The Match Group, which owns POF, as well as other dating sites like Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, has been criticized for its handling of user data. If you are banned from one of their sites, you will not be able to use any of their other sites. This can be problematic if you were banned for a mistake or misunderstanding.

Despite these issues, some people still choose to use POF. However, it is important to be cautious when using the site. Many of the accounts on POF are either abandoned or fake, and the company does not take responsibility for removing them. This is because they need these fake accounts to make their site seem more popular than it actually is.

If you do decide to use POF, be aware that the company does not offer any guarantees, and that it can be difficult to cancel your subscription. It is also important to be cautious when interacting with other users, as not all of them may be genuine. If you do have a problem with POF, don't expect the Better Business Bureau to be of much help. It is up to you to protect yourself and your personal information.

Every guy who has contacted me or who I have contacted in the past week have all been fake profiles. Every. Single. One. It's easy to spot them because they are very attractive, always have nice, professional pictures and they are almost always a widower, born in Europe and have a master's degree.

They call you beautiful, soulmate, etc. and their English is not great. Like this one guy told me, when I asked if he had children, that his daughter is "schooling in the U.K." When I questioned him about his terminology he said that he was from Denmark but he's allegedly been here in the States for 25 years.

Think about it: a very good looking guy (or woman for that matter) doesn't need a dating site. They can go anywhere and find someone.

I just created a profile on Plenty of Fish and anytime I go to add a photo it says I’m only allowed 16 pictures and I cannot add any more but I haven’t even uploaded a single picture so there’s nothing to delete so I don’t know what to do. It did this weird thing while I was trying to upload photos and it just automatically signed me out so I’m not sure if that had anything to do with it.

RysGrego56 is using plenty of fish web sight to run scams, he contacted me chatted a little and wanted to move off sight to chat and go to google chat, he started on sweet talk and he doesn't even know me, I have been through this before so cut him off and am reporting it to you.

Than the next day I am contacted by leo_foccazi and he also wanted to go off line and wanted my phone number so we could chat ( text ), I have learned that these scammers use the same basic plan.

Thank you David Melgren

A member on this site contacted me three weeks ago acting all in love with me, he suggested we move off sight and text, but soon he started to ask for money, sweetheart scam, this went on for two weeks if I didn't give him what he wanted he started talking mean, trying to get me to cash phony checks, I contacted the police in his town and they are now seriously investigating him for check fraud and money laundering.
member name Myke01
Kelso, Washington police department Email address [protected]@cowlitzwa.gov
case# A23-8379
my member name twic
David Melgren 1518 W Lee Rd Othello, wa 99344
[protected]@gmail.com
P.S I have also filed a complaint with the FBI, Federal Trade Commission and USPS because he sent checks through the mail, mail fraud