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Review from Ronald E
1 star04/23/2023
I've been with it's just lunch since 2018 I've been on two dates and no more they cheated me out of 4 dates I was stood up once I don't recommend it's just lunch client service is terriable i'm not happy at all with its just lunch at all dates cancel i'll never sign another contract with it's just lunch the company needs to restructure so clients get more out of the company and not get cheated out of dates many improvements need to be made Ronald EReview from Roula F
1 star02/23/2022
Its just lunch matched me with men who do not match any my criteria. When I signed up I was told that if I don't like the matches that I do not have to go with them. I wanted to cancel within the time frame allotted and was told by their representative that they have in their net work gentlemen that are professional and have their private business. I was also promised to get follow-up on the dates. The one date I had I was told the gentlemen was a CFO and he was just an accountant. I am a muslim the gentlemen was a devote hindu with a shrine of shiva in his apartment. I feel taken advantage. They will tell you that they will have a follow-up after the date. According to the VP I was sent an email before the date telling me to submit feedback. Funny this is the only email I did not receive. I am going to pursue a class action lawsuit against them. I am finding men online on my own with higher caliber. So why would I pay to just get matches that are of lower caliber men. On the last phone call with VP she offered to match me with a doctor.. who does not want to have kids. My criteria states specifically I want to be with someone who wants children. The dating are full of men who don't meet my criteria that I can date. off the $3700 paid VP said would offer me $750 back. I feel that its just lunch does not find any suitable matches and have very limited pool of matches.. they play on your emotions to get you to sign up.It's Just Lunch Response
02/28/2022
Our VP is working with you directly to work towards a resolution, but at this time you are not working with IJL. Your membership is not eligible for a refund and in good faith we are trying to work with you to resolve your concerns. We look forward to further conversations.Review from Cassandra
1 star01/18/2022
I contacted It's Just Lunch during a very low moment in my life and after being vulnerable, experienced a highly pressurized sales technique which ended with me signing a $4,999 contract. Then, after my video call, my matchmaker convinced me to date older menyears older than I originally expressed. When I expressed my concerns, I was told that men are more likely to date younger women and it will be difficult to find men in my area meeting my criteria. I asked to pause my membership the following week after not accepting any dates. When I followed up to ask about getting a refund, I never heard from my matchmaker or original point of contact. I know I did agreed to the terms; however, I do feel like the organization is set up to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Additionally, the original point of contact offered only the $4,999 membership and never mentioned lower levels. I feel like this is a gross abuse of power and am disappointed in myself and in this organization.Review from Veronica I
1 star12/09/2021
I don't know where to begin. I originally tried IJL in XXXX-XXXX, of course the pandemic hit and I did have dates left but that all went to the waste side. I tried again Nov. 2021 thinking or hoping their customer service would be better which it has not. I was told prior to paying a membership from a Claudia that there were 5 great guys to be matched with me. Great con.....as I see now because after joining 5 were introduced to me but the way it all happened it appears to be reckless matches where NO thought went into these matches, appearing bogus. Now a Connie called me and did the typical defense of IJL saying that another match maker would be calling, NOTE: no one has called. While matches can take time, it is the manner in which IJL handles issues. Nothing organic, nor authentic .... just cookie-cutter responses to shut up the client with empty promises or ignoring the client totally. This company appears to totally misrepresent itself and does not deliver services as described nor promised. I want a refund as they have not lived up to their obligations.It's Just Lunch Response
01/11/2022
Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns with your IJL membership. We regret to learn you have not enjoyed your experience thus far. our Client Care Manager did speak to you regarding your concerns and we look forward to future dialogue once your account returns to active status. Happy Dating!Review from Renee K
1 star12/08/2021
I signed a contract and then called the next day requesting to have the contract canceled based on terrible reviews and a video interview where I was pressured to date much older men. I made the request in writing as per the contract. I faced high pressured and intimidating sales techniques from the vice president to not cancel the contract while I was visiting family for Thanksgiving. They encouraged me to "just give it a chance". When I tried to call back, they refused to respond to my calls. Unfortunately, once you are locked in they won't let you out.
I want to inform others about my experience so that they do not get caught in the same trap. This review is not about poor quality dates, my review is about the conduct of the company and the employees. The salespeople and the matchmakers use a lot of "thought terminating cliches" used to halt objections. All of their staff are trained to used these.
This company is just very expensive Tinder:
1. They will send you a picture of a match with a very generic "profile". (ie...He loves animals......). 2. Your picture will be sent to someone else.
3. You click "yes or no". Your match clicks "yes or no". If you both click "yes" you get a date.
4. If you match rejects you, they will use the reviled phrase "he went in a different direction."
5. My first two "matches" rejected me based on my picture.
The company does not take time to learn anything about you.
1. They will only guarantee a match based on: age, religion, children/family status. You could be matched with a complete racist and they would technically be fulfilling their contractual obligations.
2. The hour long video interview was only 15 minutes. During this interview they tried to pressure me into dating men much older than me and into driving more than an hour each way to a different metro area.
Beware:
1. They will try to tell you that the reviews and complaints were about a franchise. This is about the corporate office.
2. Your initial matches may look too good to be true, because they are. It is just a sales technique.
3. They are good salesman but prolific liars.
4. They will compliment you and tell you how great you are. How adorable you are, ect. Don't listen. These are lies.
5. They will throw the contract in your face every time to try to complain.It's Just Lunch Response
01/11/2022
Renee, we are happy we were able to connect with you directly and resolve your concerns. Best, IJLCustomer Response
01/11/2022
This business never contacted me. That is a lie. I haven't heard from them. Nothing has been resolved.It's Just Lunch Response
02/02/2022
Renee, this is not true and we have a signed document from you as well. Please contact us at ***************@ijlcorp.com if you have any concerns regarding the resolution we agreed to. Thank you.Customer Response
02/03/2022
We did not agree to any resolution. I have no idea what you are talking about. The only document that I signed was the contract which I put in writing a cancellation request per the terms of the contact within three days. I also have a signed notice from a medical doctor indicating disability. Per terms of the contract this exempts me from the agreement. There has been no resolution and I have yet to receive any response regarding the letter of disability.It's Just Lunch Response
02/10/2022
Renee, the resolution offered was provided through the third party you reached out to. Please connect with them as well as review the emails from IJL that have been provided to you outlining the resolution. Thank you.Customer Response
02/13/2022
I believe this is resolved.Review from Regina C.
1 star11/15/2021
Negative stars. Completely misrepresent the program. It has been six months since I signed. I have had 2 dates. And I think I'm on my 4th "matchmaker". The office manager called me 2 months ago and said I need to expand my horizons, despite the fact I told her when I signed I made it clear what my parameters were and they said it was not an issue. Every time I call they always respond "I was just going to call you". Spoke with the matchmaker 2 weeks ago and he said he was going to call me by the end of that week. Needless to say, I have not heard a peep. I am requesting a refund as they have not lived up to their obligations.Review from Mlee
1 star10/26/2021
I signed up with IJL 10/20/20 for $1,995.00 and told them exactly what I was looking for. It's has been one year since I signed up and not one single date. They set me up on dates with men i specifically told them I don't want during numerous phone conversations with my dating specialist. And even when I agreed to go on dates with some, I will get an email that they had canceled. On the contract, it states if IJL is unable to provide client with number of dates agreed, then they would issue a refund. It's been 1 year and no dates. My 1st dating specialist stop answering my calls and emails and switched me to another dating specialist and then switched me again to the 3rd specialist. I am not interested anymore and I want my full refund.Review from Victoria P
1 star10/21/2021
One word: Fraud. I don't know how IJL employees sleep at night. They blatantly mislead you, and in their initial sales pitch will tell you about specific men (they even give names) who would be "perfect for you". Those men seem to be nonexistent once you sign the contract and pay for the service.
Continuing their scam game, they will give you a hard sell for each potential date that they offer you. Apparently, anything you say in your initial interviews is blatantly disregarded. They will use manipulation tactics to attempt to force you into accepting a date, and will get annoyed if you say you're not interested. I was chastised for saying that I did not want to go on a date with someone who had my only "dealbreaker" trait, which I had made clear several times in my interviews. The funny thing is that these IJL employees are attempting to use these tactics on people who are much more intelligent and successful than they are. It's comical. The lies are never-ending.
They'll also sell you on the large pool of members, who have all supposedly paid to join the service. Yet someone from IJL reached out to a male friend of mine asking if he would be interested in going on dates at no cost.
I can only blame myself for falling into the trap of these con artists.
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