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    Business ProfileforCatholic Match LLC

    Dating Services
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2/5stars

    Average of 9 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    15 complaints closed in last 3 years

    5 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/3/2012

    Years in Business: 26

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Since 1998, Catholic Match has provided an online dating service using profile tools highlighting faith and family, while assisting in determining common or complementary interests and traits.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    Zelienople, PA 16063-1134
    BBB File Opened:
    12/6/2001
    Years in Business:
    26
    Business Started:
    2/1/1998
    Accredited Since:
    7/3/2012
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • CatholicMatch.com
    Business Management
    • Mr. Jason LaFosse, Partner
    • Mr. Brian Barcaro, Partner
    • Ms. Louise Stashak, Administrative Manager
    • Ms. Mariette Rintoul, Customer Service Specialist
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Jason LaFosse, Partner
    • Mr. Brian Barcaro, Partner

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Mariette Rintoul, Customer Service Specialist
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (412) 253-0649
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

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    Customer Complaints

    15 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/20/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    This app is nothing short of the most unsafe dating site I've ever used! Catholic Match had a deal of $44.99 for six months, so after much debate, I decided with the coaxing of a friend to try it. Almost instantly I realized the app was not at all how it is depicted. Most of the profiles are inactive and fraudulent. However, the main issue is the app is NOT SAFE! Here's why: 1. You can't pause your account (though there is a button for it, it pops up with a message that says "you must wait to pause this account" and then it never let's you pause) This feature simply does not work 2. The filters you put on for what you're looking for are totally disregarded and anyone in the WHOLE COUNTRY can see you even if you put a location range for who you'd like to see. This made me incredibly uncomfortable as that is not at all how the app is portrayed before purchasing. 3. The app only let's you prevent people over 15 older than you message you. Anyone up to 14 years older can see you and message you. It hated this and there is no way to turn it off. Again, not how the app is portrayed before purchasing. 4. You run out of people you can block. In what world on a dating app is it safe to prevent someone from blocking someone else from seeing your profile if you don't want them to? Again, not how the app was portrayed before purchasing. I asked for a refund after deactiving my account 48 hours after purchasing and they said no because I sent less than 10 messages and read some messages (most from much older men in states way far away that I did NOT want messaging me). I see on here many others supposedly received a refund and yet they won't help me after two days and feeling totally, totally unsafe and uneasy the entire time on it. In summary, never get Catholic Match. I am utterly disappointed that this service is connected to the Church in any capacity as it does not foster a safe enviornment in the slightest. Especially for women. And, then are unwilling to help too.
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    Customer Reviews

    9 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Mark H

    5 stars

    07/04/2023

    I give CM a top 5-star rating. Great job spreading the good news!I give this rating despite being led on by women from the site lying about their marital status. And being asked on dates by divorced women (seems like a mortal sin, but kudos to CM for letting divorced people on the site to grow in faith). I didnt meet my spouse on CM, but I did meet wonderful people that helped me grow in faith thank you CM.I also give a top rating even though many people on the site unremorsefully support abortion, sex before marriage and deny the Real Presence (appalling, sad).I support CM even after going out w/ a woman from the site that literally tried to have sex w/ me on the 1st date. And another that waited until date 12 to tell me she actually believes people need lots of sex before marriage to make sure theyre compatible. I even met a Catholic school teacher that literally couldnt believe when I told her I really do believe in the teachings of the Church.Despite all the mortal sins described above (that some argue CM facilitates, even supports), I still give a top rating for helping people learn & grow in faith. Wonderful job CM.Lastly, I am giving a top rating even though CM permanently banned me from the site w/ no chance for forgiveness or reconciliation b/c I unknowingly violated their terms of use (apparently if you reply to someones CM messages outside of the CM platform you are forever banned).I wrote sincere apology letters to the owners, but it seems theyre sticking w/ the initial & only notification (email) I got from CM saying something like we wont be able to help you at any time. I imagine theyd say Im banned b/c they need to keep their users privacy safe. But what about keeping their users souls safe? Especially considering all of the aforementioned mortal sins + the chances theyre provided to learn & move forward.I am truly sorry CM. Were all sinners; we all make mistakes. Will you please forgive me for trespassing against you?

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