Academic Singles Reviews 10

TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Date educated people from the United Kingdom on Academic Singles. Find a cultivated partner online: academics, professionals, successful singles.


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2.2

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Academic Singles Renewal Scam

I signed up to Academic Singles on 24th November and paid for a single month via PayPal. As most of the recommended contacts had no photos I wrote cancelling my membership four days before the next payment was due on the 24th December.
My cancellation (dated 20.12.2024) was very clear and was written from my personal email account.
Apparently this was not good enough and Customer Service (oxymoron here) directed me to a complex resignation link.
On 24.12.2024 Academic Singles took another month's payment from my PayPal account. It is evident from other reviewers that cancellation is not easy and it's all about scamming a further £59.95.
Please avoid any site that automatically renews membership and makes resignation unnecessarily difficult. This is one of them and you have been warned.

24 December 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi Jack, thanks for your review. Our premium memberships have a cancellation period, and based on the dates you provided, it seems your cancellation may have been submitted too late. Without more account details, I'm however, unable to locate your profile or review your case fully. I've sent you a request for more information via Trustpilot. Thanks, Noel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam, scam, scam. Stay away. False profiles, definitely not academic singles on this site. They email you a message that this person wants to connect, but when you click on that persons link, it is a totally different person.

22 November 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi! We don't allow fake profiles on our site. We have different security measures in place to keep the site safe and enjoyable for everyone. However, sometimes some users might be able to get through our security, sorry if this has been the case for you. You can report suspicious profiles directly online, this will alert Our Online Safety Team and they will then take necessary action and investigate. If you have something more you want to discuss, please contact our customer service. Thank you. Noel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A huge scam

A huge scam. Told them to cancel my subscription and they've just billed me again for another year. Unauthorized transaction.

26 July 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi! Thanks for getting back to me, I can confirm that your Premium-membership has been cancelled and it won't be renewed again. Thanks, Noel.

Hi Lucia! Unfortunately I can't find your account with the details in the review. Could you email me proof of your cancellation from your registered email address and I'll check your account? Thanks, Noel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete rubbish, fake site to take your money

The 'free' version doesn't do anything as you can not see the ladies profiles.
When you join and you see the profiles they are nothing to do with 'academic singles'.... they are from all around the country from the top of NZ to the bottom and you cannot set a preference for distance from you. Can't select body type of who you are looking for either (sorry ladies but I'm not looking for 'a few extra pounds' as healthy living is important to me.

Total scam!!

DO NOT join. Look at another dating sight!!

I purchased a 6 month subscription for the site.

I asked for a full refund and they said 'no'.
I asked for them to change my subscription to one month and refund the difference. No luck.
I told them I will contact my bank and have the fee they charge refunded in full as the site is a scam!!

Then they agreed to reduce my membership to one month and give me a refund!!

And they say they can't find me on their site.......is this how they have negative feedback removed????

11 July 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

Thank you for providing more information. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate the profile with the details given. It would be best if you could contact me directly at the email mentioned below. I appreciate your understanding. Noel.

Hi Neo! I'm sorry, but I can't find your profile with the information provided and therefore I can't check your account. If you email me at trustpilot@academicsingles.com, from your registered email address, I'll have a look at your account. Thanks, Noel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a man

As a man, about 1% of academic women are suggested to you. Some of the women I have met personally were NOT MEMBERS of Academic Singles. The structure and use of the site is outdated and NOT user-friendly. As easy as it is to become a member, it is incredibly difficult to subscribe
to cancel the subscription.
Conclusion: Very poor, service at the lowest level, there is absolutely no reason to become a customer - unless you feel the need to have a bad experience and throw your money down the drain. It is more successful to approach a woman on the street and invest the cost of a subscription in a meal with her.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version). Some of the women I have met personally were NOT MEMBERS of Academic Singles. The structure and use of the site is outdated and NOT user-friendly. As easy as it is to become a member, it is incredibly difficult to subscribe to cancel the subscription.

Conclusion: Very poor, service at the lowest level, there is absolutely no reason to become a customer - unless you feel the need to have a bad experience and throw your money down the drain.

It is more successful to approach a woman on the street and invest the cost of a subscription in a meal with her.

23 February 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

UPDATE: Thank you for providing your account information - I see you have not cancelled your subscription/ have not stopped your renewal payments. There's a link on the homepage to cancel. If you have any problems with it please email me at trustpilot@academicsingles.com. Thanks Emma.

Hmm ok thanks, this is a rather strange review! Good luck on your dating journey, we wish you all the love!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Going to the Police and court with these scammers

At present I am fighting for Academic Singles to cancel my subscription. I have already taken measures with my bank. I will now make it my personal fight to help anyone who might be a victim of this scammer who has as managing director : Laetitia Pateau. I will have them reported officially to the police.

2 February 2024
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi there! Sorry for our late reply...we'd like to resolve this matter with you as quickly as possible, please let us know your account information so that we can assist you. Stopping a payment with your bank will not cancel your subscription and we'd strongly encourage you to make sure your renewals are cancelled properly to prevent any future or ongoing issues. Kind Regards from Emma at Academic Singles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site is well designed and easy to…

The site is well designed and easy to use, making it a great option for those looking for any sort of relationship

14 December 2022
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi Emilio! We're happy to hear your comments. Thanks for the review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophisticated Dates

This website is my go to when I desire a sophisticated exclusive date with interesting people worth my time

1 December 2022
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi Kimberly! Thanks for your review! We're happy to hear you're enjoying your time on our site. Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Met interesting people

I am very excited about this website! I must admit, in the beginning I was very skeptical, but then I saw that here are real people you can meet. You have a lot of fun here and quickly get to know new people. Highly recommended

17 October 2022
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi Barbara, we are delighted to hear you really like our site and the features.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst place you can join

Worst place you can join. Not really much of serious contacts, I got suspiceous that half of the socalled matches doesnt even exist. You can only choose "automatic silent renewal" of your membership which you can only stop by mailing them and wait for their accept. They renew your member ship without telling you and at the same time increase prices. What a dirty way to make business hustling hopeful people. They should be ashamed of their setup. Its a hustle, nothing else!

8 October 2021
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Reply from Academic Singles

Hi Niels, that's not quite correct but we appreciate your comments all the same. All the best from Academic Singles.

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