Often when the phone rings at Avenues Dating, the person enquiring says 'What is it you actually do?' Which is often quite surprising as before dating events such as speed dating and dinner parties and online dating became popular in the UK around 2002/03 traditional personal introductions were really the only choice available but in 10 years have become a little bit forgotten or maybe something that is only open to the very wealthy. Avenues Dating was established in the mid 1990's and at one time had 22 offices around the UK and a large team of advisers. In recent years it appears that the wheel has turned full circle, as the popularity of online dating has declined considerably and the use of a traditional dating and introductions agency like Avenues has surged back.. In recent years online dating has had many problems and has been severely criticised in the press and on TV. Here are just a few of the problems that have been highlighted:
- Teams of Head Office staff using profiles they have created themselves to get clients to join and pay.
- Fake profiles created by the public running into millions.
- Photographs of film stars, politicians and celebrities being used falsely.
- Online Dating fraud running at over £30 million per annum - and that's for the crimes that are reported!
- Plus highly confidential and personal data and photographs of clients being traded without the owners permission or knowledge.
So, worrying times and a free for all because there is no requirement for any background checks whatsoever in the UK - meaning that anyone, no matter who they are or what their past record is, is free to join and can create a completely false identity if they wish to do so. Is it any wonder that people are fleeing in their millions and looking for the type of discreet, highly personal, confidential service that Avenues Dating provides? So if working with your own, well trained and experienced Personal Matchmaker appeals and an environment where every member has been interviewed, vetted and ID checked is more what you need, then perhaps our service could be for you? We only work with people in their 50's and 60's (even a little older if you'd like us to). So if good old fashioned customer care, courtesy, discretion and personal safety are things that matter to you, all at a cost very similar to Online Dating too, then get in touch on [0333 253 3588 ](tel:0333 253 3588)and well be glad to talk you through joining as a member, but with no obligation whatsoever. Or you can email us immediately at info@avenuesdating.co.uk and we'll get right back to you.