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UK dating agencies
directory and guide
Many dating agencies make no checks at all. Rules surrounding them appear to be non-existent. Anyone can start a dating agency - they don't have to be licensed or registered and once the agency has been set up there are no statutory checks on how it is run.
Unfortunately, joining an agency which charges a higher fee is no guarantee that you'll get better service or that security vetting of potential clients will be carried out. In fact many agencies have pointed out that unless they have access to police records, they can never be entirely certain about the backgrounds of their clients. It is impossible to rule out any risks when using a dating agency or going on a blind date, but there are some
commonsense safety rules you can follow to increase your security.
- Only use dating agencies which carry out
detailed personal or electronic interviews. Don't use an agency
which relies on postal questionnaires
- Make sure the agency will never give out your
surname or address to other clients. Some agencies will only withhold your details if you specifically request
it
- Don't join an agency that is not prepared to give
you details of its fees on the phone or in literature
- Don't part with any membership fees before you
have visited and had a chat with the agency. Ask for a reference if
you wish
- Join an established agency with a good reputation,
which asks clients for proof of identity and guarantees all applicants are vetted.
The agency may belong
to the Association of British Introduction Agencies - although many
good agencies are not members so this should not be the only criteria
used to judge a good dating agency in the UK
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ABIA
35 Market Street
Tamworth Staffs
B19 7LR
0845 345 ABIA or 0845 345 2242 |
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