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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Biggest load of expensive Bullshit ever. Paid a fee, then was charged again on automatic renewal. Be very careful that is switched off immediately. I don't believe I spoke to one genuine person. Loads... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Met a real scammer - Iris Fischer - who kept me going for ages then the small request for amazon cards which I did not pay, then apple gift cards, then a chunk of 15k to pay a debt - reported to Ill... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Paid the exuberant price to sign up, actually matched with few women and got chatting to one. We met up for a coffee (I'm recently out of a long marriage), she was still in a stagnant marriage, I was... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Although this site is more for people who are in a relationship already I’m a single man and found the most wonderful single woman here and I’m so grateful for that opportunity. Isn’t it funny that... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam within a scam

I'd signed on and dig in the site to understand if the women are real or just bots. Within 2 months, I received tens of messages that I can't read , of course conveniently because I was not a paid member and tons of profile visits and gifts.. As soon as I paid for 6 weeks of membership , they dropped like cut with a blade! I'd replied all the messages, none of them came back. I have send tens of messages noone returned.. So obviously they were all bots and human operated fake profiles just to entice me to pay! After 2 weeks I've asked for a refund of remaining 4 weeks of my membership. I was refused over and over , I'd send lots of messages to admin and their service centre, all came back negative. So it's a scam within a scam just to get you pay more and more...

December 11, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Site still tries to dupe you, just be wise to it

Heads up so you know how this site works:

The object is to get you (i.e. men) to pay for membership.
If you join for free, then fake profiles will contact you immediately, with 'virtual kisses' virtual gifts and other trite nonsense in an attempt to get you to pay to read/reply to these messages. Once you pay, these fake messages dry up rapidly, popping up only occasionally in the future. How do you know a profile is fake? Conversations are inane in the extreme, involving dull and pointless chat. They never talk about meeting, and the staff operating the fake accounts are so bored replying to you they'll occasionally repeat themselves on different profiles, giving themselves away.

So is the site totally a scam? Well actually no. Most (maybe 70%) of female profiles are genuine, but like traditional dating, if you're a bit of a loser then you'll struggle here, just like you'd struggle on a traditional dating site.

I've used the site very successfully, but it's a bit hit and miss; you're relying on a woman (who is inundated with messages) seeing your message, and you then ticking all the boxes on her list. Many women have, shall we say, 'optimistic expectation' as do I'm sure the men do, further narrowing the odds.

In summary, it is possible to meet women if you're willing to pay for membership, but if not then don't join the site.

November 22, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is one of the many dead ends

This is one of the many dead ends, cul de sacs of the internet, where folk with little or nothing to do with their lives come to act foolishly. Most men will drive themselves into poor mental health by pursuing women here. Women don't need to be here, those that are come with a raft of issues.

November 14, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poorly managed, poor systems

The site seemed ok-ish as much as I could see for half an hour, just that I couldn't use it.
I made an account and by next day it wouldn't recognise the password. Tried to re-set the password several times but the new passwords generated by them wouldn't work either. Then tried to make another account but the profile was rejected several times as 'scammer'. Emails sent and nobody replies, nobody answers the phone either..
Is it managed by just one person who sits behind a remote control and watches the telly?!

November 13, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This site is a SCAM!

I have created two very different profiles on here and I appear to be getting the same views/messages from the same fake profiles.
Absolutely no way would I part with my hard earned cash just to be scammed.
All of the fake profiles appear to be written by the same person as they follow the same thread and structure. If you do not believe me have a browse…just avoid putting your card details in.

November 2, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A pleasant surprise (or surprises)

Feeling excluded and deprived after losing my wife last year, I thought I'd give this site a go. Being over 80 years of age I did not expect much, but to my surprise I was contacted by numerous ladies, two of whom were only 22 years of age!
I only left the site after being diagnosed with a serious cardio-vascular problem and handed sombre medical advice. Thank you I.E. You made an old man briefly happy.

October 28, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware

Buyer beware. This site will take automatic payments without explicit authorisation. They claim that when you sign-up initially this is approval for future payment. However, the details are buried in the small print on the sign-up page and they do not provide a way to switch-off recurring payments via their site and you must instead call them directly. This is a total scam. You have been warned!
This website gives the impression that they charge a big membership fee (£119 for one months membership for men) because they have a large number of married women on their website who are looking for illicit affairs outside of their marriage. Unfortunately, once you have joined, you discover that it's just like any other dating website. Full of hoaxers and rip-off merchants. The problem is, the website awards gold membership to female members free of charge. This leaves their whole system open to massive abuse. They claim to have a lot of traffic on their website, but most of this comes from the guys who have paid their £119 and a much smaller amount from the hoaxers and cheats who have got onto the website free of charge and are pretending to be the the married women seeking an illicit affair.
IT REALLY IS A SCAM AND A FRAUD. There are a few genuine women on the site...the ones who look normal and not like your average supermodel (shopped photos of Naomi Campbell/Gisele Budchen etc but not Kate !!!Moss!!!) or porno star with huge pneumatic breasts! Funnily enough when payment is due you suddenly get a whole load of messages from Miss Supermodel/Pornostar hinting they would like to date you hooooooo!!! The promoters of this site are sufficiently clued up to bank on no-one wanting to call out their SCAM due to embarassment factor. Don't be. Stick it to em!
My advice to any guy thinking of joining is DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

October 20, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had always been a bit cautious about…

Had always been a bit cautious about dating sites due to previous bad experiences, but decided to take the plunge again and very glad I did on IE.

Didn't get the impression that there were a lot of bots, communicated with a number of real people and very rapidly met someone that I have connected with.

Cons - there is a disparity in males having to pay for membership, the membership options are limited and it is costly, but otherwise very pleased.

I hesitated at first before joining but I have met some lovely people (both men & women) All genuine people.
There are some crazy people on the site but you can spot them pretty much instantly.

We’re in a crazy world, it’s very normal to have crazy people around, the site is not an exception!
It takes time and effort to meet the right person. There are plenty of genuine men and women on the site.

I’m not surprised that those who are moaning at the cost of subscription, didn’t find someone. It’s very logical. Is it not? 🤔
I don’t need to pay, which is great. But if you’re so bitter about women not having to pay but men do, your best option is to go on Tinder.
I’ve been with my IE for a year now, the experience is amazing.

He would have paid 10 times if needed to have what we have now. Btw, I’m 40, in great shape and have my head screwed on. My IE can’t believe he has found me. He’s an amazing guy.

It does work very well, obviously not everyone is as lucky.
But there’s no luck without time and effort!!
The site does exactly what it says!

I can’t thank it enough. I’ve been so much happier since I joined last year.
Keep up the good work.

October 20, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I've been on and off IE for a few years…

I've been on and off IE for a few years now and I have mixed feelings about it.
Finding oneself in the position of resorting to the internet to find a solution to your situation is unfortunate, whether you're a man or woman. I've generally found it quite entertaining and even slightly addictive! It's possible to waste hours on line chatting to people.
I've had many dates be with many types of women of varying ages, and I suspect most of them are probably fairly promiscuous. Its maybe the pot calling the kettle etc but STD would be my major concern about the IE community.
When you sign up, it's fairly obvious IE scams your mailbox to get you to sign up and I feel that verges on the fraudulent. However, there are many genuine profiles and I have managed many dates, personally. Being honest and realistic is important. If you seek multiple encounters, I think IE is potentially very useful, providing you're not too fussy. It's a mixed bag of contestants.
If you want truth, honesty and commitment, that might be more difficult to achieve. Many women have multiple profiles which allows them to check the market while giving the impression they've come me off line, and many are seasoned at dipping into IE for yet another fling.
As long as you know that's what is likely to be going on, you can while away many an hour chatting to women and meeting, providing you keep an open mind and have realustic expectations of your own pulling power.

October 13, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam site packed full of fake or…

Scam site packed full of fake or inactive profiles.

Almost every message I recieved over 6 months was from a woman who (allegedly) lived 200 miles away and wanted a chat pal. All but about 4 of the others wanted me to sign up to an alternative site which you also have to pay for.

I also sent out almost 100 messages. Most of these were never even read by the recipient.
One good thing about the site. You report a fake profile and it is removed.

Leave it alone and try to be happy with what you have. That's what I am going to do-which, in mth case, is married celibacy.

September 27, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Mr Unhappy,

Sorry to hear that you're yet to find success on I.E. Rest assured that every profile on the site is 100% genuine, with our team working diligently to ensure the legitimacy of each member. You can of course report someone if you think they are misusing the site and we will have them removed immediately - as you have mentioned in your review.

If you're yet to find any meaningful partner on the site, you're always welcome to ask us for hints and tips. We offer free profile consultations for members, so do let us know if this is something that you might be interested in.

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards,
IE Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ah the auto renewal again

Ah the auto renewal again, I've been in contact with a lawyer and a they advised me to alert them that you will do this and then proceed with the action. It's likely that a court will state that the company doesn't issue an alert to it customers about the renewal and as a result is breaching the customers trading rights. This is my next step

September 24, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Andrew,

The 'autorenewal again' part of your review suggests that you often sign up to things and forget to cancel - not really sure how you expect companies to know that you want to cancel or suspend your membership without telling them.

A lawyer will likely agree considering we do expressly and in clear text inform members of what they are signing up to - which is a rolling monthly subscription (at a discounted rate!) that couldn't be easier to cancel.

In future please do remember to cancel your membership should you prefer it to not roll over.

Kind Regards,
IE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptionel service

I contacted support about a fake profile. That profile was removed within minutes. I am ver pleased with the service and IE as a whole

September 15, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Óli Hans Hammer Olsen,

Thank you kindly for your review!

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best affair site in the uk

I was on this site for 6 months last year, met a slim, beautiful lady and had a very short affair due to her family circumstances changing. I signed up again recently and after three months of being on the site, and meeting three different women, I'm having an affair again with a very attractive and intelligent lady.

I've looked at the other reviews (one of which is an advert for another site - take note admin) and I can honestly say that my experience has been overwhelmingly good. Yes you will find people on there who you won't end up meeting because they're not yet ready to take on the risk of an affair. I myself had worries and feelings of guilt initially - that's to be expected and it can take courage and a few months of being on the site to be comfortable enough to take that first step. People are at different stages of that journey and it just goes with the territory.

People do have expectations of their 'ideal partner' which may not mirror their own level of attractiveness, but that's just human nature. There are average looking, amazing looking, thin, normal, and plus size women on the site. It's a cross section of society so it's to be expected.

I have come across very few fake profiles, and the ones that did appear were removed by admin within hours. They're easy to spot anyway because you get sent a link to a very expensive site that is full of fake profiles. I've signed up to other affair sites and illicit encounters is the best of them all. Like all things in life you get what you pay for.

If you're a nice, well mannered and well meaning person you will find the person you are looking for. I can't recommend it enough

August 20, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi,

Thank you kindly for your review!

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A site for simps.

Disregard any 5 star review, they are fake.

This is now a simping site. Simping is where men are willing to hand over money to women without meeting. It might be for pictures or live cam wankoffs and such like.

August 19, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Claude hopper,

I can assure you we are not a website for 'simping' - not only do we not condone any form of soliciting on the site but members are free to report anyone they feel isn't genuine and if in breach of our terms and conditions they are immediately removed.

We are an extra-marital dating site that's been around for over 18 years - for like-minded people seeking a genuine connection.

Our members are successful and do meet in real life. Feel free to pop us a message if you would like a free profile consultation or any tips/advice on improving your chances here in the future.

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extortionate fees

Extortionate fees

Comic profile pictures

People that don’t exist

People that are to fare up there own rears

Stay away
Don’t be fooled

August 16, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi kenack121,

Thank for your review. If you believe we have 'extortionate fees' then you clearly aren't serious about having an affair. The price tag is in place to dissuade people who are not sincere. After all if it was cheap anybody could join and discover your profile - it is how we remain discreet, how we keep an even ratio of men to women and how our members can be safe in the knowledge that those who are on the site aren't going to be time wasters. Calling our members 'to fare up there own rears' kind of says it all.

Don't be foolish - join IE for genuine connection, affection and fun!

IE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found this site to be great

I have found this site to be great! As a woman I did of course get inundated with loads of messages however after chatting to most, it is really easy to sift through the time wasters and find the genuine guys.
I did find that a great deal of guys are very overweight and unattractive yet extremely fussy on a ladies size and looks!
I am slim and fit, look young for my age so definitely felt that I could ask for a similar partner, however always went on connection and personality first.
I have had two great affairs from this site and embarking on my third. My advice to the unattractive guys, is lower your standards. It's an affair.. not a relationship. So if your wife has gone off you, there is a good chance you have let yourself go!
Overall, I love this site and there are some great fun, outgoing adventures ladies on here who will rock your world so don't be so fussy and go for personality and connection!
Even the best looking people can become ugly through lack of intelligence and energy.. and the unfortunate looking ones become beautiful.
Perseverance is key on here but the discretion it offers is perfect.

August 13, 2021
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Hi m r Stiles,

Thank you kindly for your review!

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It used to be good some 15 years or so… Rubbish con now...

It used to be good some 15 years or so ago. These days, if you are into saggy, obese old women in their 50's then great; fill your boots so to speak. Of those, a lot of women just like the idea of an affair but never meet and just like naughty texts to cheer themselves up. The other very precious few genuine profiles/women are plain and boring, look size 16+ and demand the very highest in all departments from the men They typically demand tall, handsome, fit as a fiddle, (you know the score). "To be whisked off their feet and treated like a Princess" even though those women would happily pass as the Fairy Godmother.on a bad day. Deluded expectations and entitlement! Most men that are of their preference are happily, casually dating women half their age and with waist measurements half of what you will find women on the IE site. So to sum up, if you are into belly-busting boring women where it "Hangs like sleeve of Wizard", it's a great site! Now the site is terrible Now it's terrible. Masses of fake profiles. I decided to test and put on a profile of someone very short, obese, old and terribly misogynistic and living in the Scottish outer Hebrides... I have received over 50 messages from stunning women, mostly from London and Essex who have very engaging and detailed written profiles... All fake! What's the point?? £140 for that? They say they Vet profiles but they don't.. I've reported a known prostitute and even pics of a known Porn star on one profile and the answer I got from the admin team was, "Some women use a fake pic to give an indication of what they look like." Oh right, so when I put a photo of Brad Pitt on a new profile, I get banned but the fake women don't right? Don't waste your time or money, if you do you'll find not one of the 50 replies will return a reply, it's all just to draw you into spending another £140 for 4 weeks or 6 weeks special offer (yeah right!) Also, it's very hidden away on the site but find it or inform admin to immediately turn off membership auto-renewal if you do buy a membership, otherwise you will get caught out. ** Update*** Oh and by the way, the "Mr. Average" review is quite clearly written by a female member of the IE admin staff so don't be fooled by it..

August 4, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Rob Orb,

Sorry to hear you didn't find success here. It seems you have a lot to say about our ladies - not really sure if this is a review of a dating website or just an attack on the female population. I can assure we don't have over a million members who are all, and I quote, 'saggy, obese old women in their 50's'. We actually have a huge variety of different men and women who join for all sorts of reasons.

Perhaps if you invested as much time into online dating as you have writing a rant on the internet you may have more luck in the future. Having failed that you can always message support for some tips/advice - maybe even a free profile consultation - I'm sure with a few pointers and tweaks you will be well on your way to finding yourself a compatible match.

IE Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even deserve half star

Not even deserve half star
Run away from this site it’s scammer all profile fake they will send you a lot of messages and then when you pay they will disappear.
All positive reviews it’s there members don’t believe them at all save your money for something else than here.
I’m really regret to join this site .

July 9, 2021
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Reply from Illicitencounters

Hi Kamel,

I can assure you all messages you receive on IE are from genuine users - we try very hard to ensure that members who join the site are legitimate.

Not only are we the go-to dating website of our kind in the UK - we've also been around for over 18 years and many, many men and women find success here. If you're looking for a genuine connection you've come to the right place.

When you first join we promote your profile to our female members in order to give you a chance to see who might be interested in you. Once you are a Gold member on IE you are able to promote yourself so we do this less.

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site certainly keeps you alive

This site certainly keeps you alive. Lots & lots of delicious men to whet your appetite! Definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about joining. Very discreetly run so no problems with ‘leaks’! Had lots of fun 😁

June 30, 2021
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Hi Vicki,

Thank you kindly for your review!

Best wishes,
IE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worked for me.

Worked for me.
The hardest part is getting responses. The women on the site must get loads of messages. Once you get a response, it's straight to photos and then a yes or no to continue chatting.
I managed to arrange 4 meetings in the first month, and then embarked on a wonderful 1 year affair.

June 30, 2021
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Hi Parns,

Thank you kindly for your review!

Best wishes,
IE Team

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