Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

I signed up for an dating service and they misrepresented their services to me boasting quality professionals and a database of local residents of about 2500. I found numerous individuals in blue collar positions and only about 20% of the database is local to where I am in Virginia and there are probably only 250 to choose from not 2500. I signed a contract and paid $2,094. I wrote them a letter advising them of how unhappy i was sent it certified and that I feel that they misrepresented their services just for my dollar. They are willing to give me $750 back saying there was an initiation fee and the rest is prorated $58 a month for the monthly membership which leave $750 of the $2,094 originial amount. I feel like they are unfair, unethical and I have spent many sleepless nights disgusted over my decision with the only crime of wanting to meet the right person. The contract does mention that there is an initiation fee and a monthly membership amount both numbers of which are not specifically laid out in the contract. My question is do I have a case, I have documented conversations with men on this service. One member said "until this day they believe a women is behind the 9/11 attacks"- a service that boasts background checks and another instance the man was unemployed....I saw a photo on their website in the mall advertising Vitamin World, there are numerous inconsistencies and false truths that I was led to believe prior to signing an agreement with them, I have to let them know tomorrow about the money, what should I do? Should I negotiate it up (the $750)? My family is surprised they agreed to any refund and say i should take it an run, this continually haunts me as the worst decision I have ever made.

Thank you for your advice

Cheryl


Asked on 5/06/10, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

I am sorry to hear all this. That was quite expensive and you should likely get more back to settle this. You should consult an attorney to help you settle this or file suit if necessary. A letter from an attorney will often do the trick. Good luck.

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Answered on 5/11/10, 8:59 am


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