Why You Should Pay Attention
Online romance platforms are increasingly reported as breeding grounds for manipulation and scams targeting individuals searching for genuine relationships. Terms like “AnastasiaDate scam”, “Dating Group review”, and “AmoLatina fake profiles” have become common across consumer watchdog forums. In response, FinTelegram has issued a strong alert, naming platforms operated by Dmitry Volkov’s Dating Group as high-risk and potentially harmful to users.
FinTelegram’s Official Advisory
Who Should Be Concerned?
FinTelegram urges consumers, journalists, and regulatory bodies to approach the Dating Group’s platforms—including AnastasiaDate, AmoLatina, AsianDate, and others—with significant skepticism. The concerns are supported by two primary factors:
1. Repeated and Verified User Complaints
Across platforms such as Trustpilot and Reddit, users consistently describe troubling patterns:
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Presence of fake or inactive profiles
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Use of pre-written or bot-generated messages
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Resistance to real-world meetings, even after extended, costly correspondence
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Reports of emotional manipulation and addiction to the chat credit system
2. Structural Red Flags and Corporate Practices
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Pay-per-interaction model promotes continuous spending rather than meaningful connections
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Platforms are registered in opaque jurisdictions—Malta, Cyprus, and the British Virgin Islands—making regulatory oversight and legal remedies difficult
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Allegations of citizenship-by-investment obtained by Dmitry Volkov in Malta raise additional concerns around jurisdictional evasion
For background, see our profile on Dating Group founder Dmitry Volkov.
User Feedback: A Pattern of Exploitation
FinTelegram’s investigation reveals that users across multiple Dating Group platforms report overwhelmingly negative experiences, often using words like “scam,” “fraud,” or “rip-off.”
Platform |
Main Complaints |
Positive Notes |
User Rating |
AnastasiaDate |
Fake profiles, hired chatters, high costs, poor support, refund issues |
Attractive members, global userbase |
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AmoLatina |
Chatbots, scripted conversations, excessive fees, authenticity doubts |
Latin dating focus |
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AsianDate |
Fake accounts, overpriced credits, spam messages, failure to arrange meetings |
Large audience |
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DateMyAge |
Accusations of bots, fake user activity, manipulation |
None noted |
Real User Voices (Source: Trustpilot)
“Several women admitted they are paid by local agencies to chat on AnastasiaDate and get a cut from your credit usage. You never know if the woman is interested—or just cashing in.” (link)
“You can’t even breathe for free on AsianDate. It’s a fantasy factory filled with fake glamour shots of women who don’t exist. Don’t waste your money on digital illusions.” (link)
Carefully Worded but Serious Concerns
While FinTelegram does not directly accuse Dating Group of criminal fraud, the language of the report highlights systemic abuse and consumer risk:
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Words like “untrustworthy”, “manipulative”, and “opaque” are used rather than direct legal terms
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Allegations are clearly tied to user experiences and public reports
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The critique centers on exploitative design, emotional manipulation, and lack of accountability
Summary Table – Risk Factors Identified by FinTelegram
Risk Category |
Key Observations |
Consumer Exploitation |
Fake profiles, endless paid chats, no real-world results |
Revenue Model |
Chat-credit system encourages prolonged, costly interactions |
Corporate Secrecy |
Offshore registration makes legal pursuit and consumer protection difficult |
Jurisdictional Concerns |
Alleged use of Maltese citizenship-by-investment as legal shield |
Public Feedback |
Negative ratings on Trustpilot, Reddit, and independent review sites |
Recommendations
For Consumers:
Avoid prepayment systems unless transparency about the person behind the profile is fully verifiable. Stay alert to signs of emotional manipulation or endless chatting without progress.
For Regulators:
Conduct audits into Dating Group’s algorithmic practices, licensing, offshore company use, and user protection measures.
For Journalists & Researchers:
Investigate potential leaks, internal documents, and testimonies from insiders to shed more light on Dating Group’s operations and intentions.
Call for Whistleblowers & Victims
FinTelegram invites victims and insiders to share additional information related to Dating Group’s network of platforms. Particular interest lies in the payment processors used—essential for tracing the financial flow behind these operations.