Anti-Fraud Policy
 

The success of iDateAsia is not only due to the unrivaled dedication to customer service and the unique way in which we constantly adapt to an ever-changing world, but also comes from our demonstration of our firm commitment to protection against fraud.

We set out a deliberate plan of action to guide decisions made by gentlemen, ladies and agencies, and achieve rational outcomes together ( Click here to learn more about these 4 parties ). We want your time with us spent meeting ladies and not worrying about fraudulent cases.

A complete anti-fraud policy is rare among many dating sites alike, but we got one. It is because we put safety and honesty above all else while running business toward our goals.


  • Our measures

    Quality service is the key to iDateAsia's success. So we put a lot of effort into fighting against all dishonest behaviors which may be harmful to our reputation as well as the confidence of our clients. Our people have the ability and determination to protect the rights of every user on the site.

    Management Team: Combined with feedbacks from gentlemen, agencies and ladies, iDateAsia constantly updates and implements the latest measures with the purpose to let gentlemen experience the greatest benefits. Our leaders will follow up on the problems reported, integrate with corporate strategy and enable members to have confidence on the site.

    Agencies Management Department: In response to reduce the potential irregularities or serious breaches of the Terms of Service, staff members of this department is responsible for monitoring and tracking the agency's policy and staff activities via phone calls, mails or daily message exchange.

    Quality Assurance Department: To cater for the unlikely event of a dispute and suspicious case, related parties including agency, male member and lady member will go into the arbitral proceedings held by this department. Irregularities will be rectified if any parties are found to have failed to comply with our requirements specified. The department will take appropriate steps (such as punishment, mandatory attendance of service improvement session) for facilitating the building of high performing online platforms.

    Customer Service Team: In this role, the department has responsibility for all iDateAsia's customer support functions, including direct communication with gentlemen, notes gentlemen's reports or feedback, and help increase customer support satisfaction. In addition, the team gathers opinions, coordinate with Quality Assurance Department and Agencies Management Department, and devise solutions to the problem. Our Customer Service Department will keep gentlemen informed about the situation.


  • Regulations for Agency

    Agency is the most direct service supplier in respect of iDateAsia's online matching platform. Accepting lady's profile and delivering translated messages concern every gentleman, because each one of them expects services which are sincere and genuine. Therefore, iDateAsia adopts the following regulations to bind on any activities performed by agency:

    1. Selection of agency and binding on the alliance terms and conditions
    We take measures to protect the interests and rights of members well in advance. Qualified agencies are required to sign a Sincere Service Agreement with iDateAsia and to comply with all the terms and conditions of the Agreement, accept to adhere to iDateAsia's defined procedures in handling mails and lady profile registration.
    To facilitate our anti-fraud activities, agencies will be closely monitored and evaluated. Any irregularity proved beyond reasonable doubt by detailed checking and investigation is not allowed. iDateAsia will take disciplinary actions against agencies for any misconduct. This demonstrates the iDateAsia's determination to pursue and close down harmful activities that threaten the interests of members communicating on the site. It also confirms iDateAsia's power to strip agencies of any dishonest behavior.

    2. Random Checks on Correspondence
    Correspondence sent via iDateAsia's system is stored on file with access limited to our authorized staff members. We constantly observe the quality of letters and services handled by agency on a random basis. For the alleged suspected cases, iDateAsia will further investigate and fight against any abuse of our system and resources.
    Besides, iDateAsia requires agency to look through the Cupid Note replies and Admiration Mails and check if there are any irregularities before sending them out. We will constantly check up on the new agencies or any which are suspected to provide patchy services.

    3. Track the Feedback Ratings
    iDateAsia has built feedback rating system. Services provided by agencies can be evaluated in two ways:
    a. feedback ratings on translation of EMF mails
    b. feedback ratings on the visit to the agency
    Statistic will be compiled automatically and published in the agency's feedback profile.
    It is an important way for everyone to evaluate performances of the agency as a Service Provider.

    4. Phone Interviews
    iDateAsia regularly conducts phone interviews with ladies and inquires into how their respected agencies provide services to them. This step is to ensure that agencies can best serve the ladies by clearly explaining the operation of iDateAsia.

    5. Technological Inspections
    Our system assists iDateAsia management at all levels to identify and realize multi-faceted problems which can only be traced by our system. The system is able to identify the time record of each message sent, the follow-up staff of the mail, application ID, etc. Collection of these data helps us set focus to address priorities and the setting-up of policy, implementation plans, communications, fraudulent cases control and monitoring mechanisms.


  • For Ladies

    Sincerity of ladies tops the list of gentlemen concerns. Apart from the regulations for agency and random checks on the ladies, iDateAsia adopts a series of standards and guidelines to prevent fraudulent cases potentially caused by female members from happening. Click here to learn more about the registration steps for the ladies.

    1. Complying with the Terms of Service
    Ladies of the Site must agree and comply with all the terms and conditions stated on the Agreement of the Lady Profile Posting. When exchanging information and corresponding with gentlemen, ladies should be honest and polite, and reply message in a timely manner. iDateAsia reserves the rights to remove the lady's profile if she cannot be contacted or ignores incoming mails from gentlemen. Ladies are expected to act with honesty and cannot solicit any valuables from male members by all means. Click here to read more.

    2. Closely Monitor the Suspicious Cases
    For ladies who cannot be contacted or got gentlemen complained, then they may be defined as "Suspicious Cases". Activities of the lady's account will be closely monitored until all doubts are clear. Services subject to our routine monitor are EMF Mails, Cupid Note, Admiration Mails, etc.

    3. Constant profile check-up
    Profiles of the ladies are constantly updated and verified and agencies are responsible for these. iDateAsia will further look into the updated information and make a final approval for these updates. iDateAsia staff members will conduct phone interviews or email them to confirm the authenticity of these updates on a random basis.
    Irregular check-up empowers us to prevent potential fraudulent cases from happening, as well as to verify the identity of the ladies.

    4. Other adjustment
    iDateAsia will make certain adjustment on the amount of admiration mails a lady can send to gentlemen. This is entirely based on the number of EMF mails exchanged with the male members as well as its feedback and number of Cupid Notes she receives. The purpose of this is to make sure that ladies have the quality time to reply messages without abusing the services.


  • For Gentlemen

    Integrity is a value shared by many gentlemen on our site. iDateAsia observes the highest ethical standards when serving them, and they expect other members to commit in the same way.

    1. IMBRA
    We are one of the few online dating website based in Asia-Pacific region comply with the US law IMBRA. To protect the rights of the female members, any US male member shall first provide his personal disclosure form (including information such as matrimonial and criminal records) to the lady for her review before starting to communicate with her.

    2. Profile Submission
    Gentlemen on the site are defined by their sincerity and seriousness. All member profiles and photos are manually checked and vetted by iDateAsia staff to ensure that they comply with our terms of use and we take action against those profiles that, in our view, are in breach of these guidelines or are otherwise unacceptable.

    3. Look for security
    We take online security seriously. To protect gentlemen accounts from unauthorized access, we strive hard to verify the identity of your information when purchasing your credits on the site. For any suspicious case when placing order, phone interview will be conducted and check the cardholders' information for specifics. This step provides an additional level of security when placing an order on the site.

    4. iDateAsia Policy
    iDateAsia does not warrant the suitability of profiles in a lady member nor will we become involved in discussion regarding their suitability. Gentlemen alone are responsible for the level of communication and interaction you wish to have with lady members. So please ascertain, whether by direct communication with the lady member or EMF Mail, that they are unlikely to offend you. Click here to read more about the Safety Tips when using the site.
    iDateAsia will only investigate complaints regarding authenticity of profiles if the claim is that the content is illegal or being used for illegal purposes.


  • Conclusion

    Male member of the Site is the direct supervisor of all the potential fraudulent cases and uneven quality of service. iDateAsia will ensure a safe and stable environment by working in partnership with members and agencies, striving for excellence in all that we do, and maintaining confidence in the Site. It is always more than welcome for iDateAsia to receive reports from you. iDateAsia takes the initiative to inquire into the matter and shall look seriously into any complaint made by member in accordance with our guidelines. Report us your concern here.

    Maintaining quality and standard of services is part of our steady commitment to provide users with opportunities to look for their soul mates, as well as the key to our success. We look forward to advice which helps best serve you. Click here and contact us.
 


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