Doesn't work. Don't waste your time

Doesn't work. Don't waste your time

Sorry, this site really does NOT work. I thought the high price would justify the quality. Having made a lot of effort to write a genuine and thoughtful profile, it's come to no avail. I never actually got a response from any of the women I liked. Occasionally I do, to say no thanks. But that's it.

Now some of these profiles are definitely fake. And there is sadly a high ratio of men, so women have the pick. Plus a lot of them want their ideal. They're way too fussy it seems. And to be honest, to big yourself up in a profile like this is not something most people can do, or would do. Even if they're extremely confident.

So, likely that they'll leave out people that they would have been very happy with

I wish it wasn't the case, but this was so very much a waste of £129.

Cons
- Too expensive
- How long do you have?!

Its all a scam. The 'females' are all fake or the majority are. Dont waste your hard earned money..............or use it for the same purpose but abit more wisely.

I have to disagree with you. I've been a full member of Illicit Encounters for 2 years off an on. The 4 'off' times have been when I've been having an affair with ladies I've met off the site. Compared to other similar sites the ladies seem to be genuine and not escort girls like so many you find elsewhere. Like everything in life, you get what you pay for. On Illicit Encounters I've had value for money - if I hadn't I wouldn't keep going back!

Milano, on any dating website you have to big yourself up so Illicit encounters is no different there. Where I have found a difference is that the women are genuine. If they were fake how come I've chatted with virtually every woman I've made contact with on the site and met several in person (they appeared pretty real then!). Yes IE is pricey but in my experience you get what you pay for in life. The site has actually delivered what I was looking for, i.e. affairs, which is more than can be said for any of the other extra-marital dating sites I've been on (Ashley Madison - a scam full of fakes, Marital Affair - mainly hookers and they shared my details with other sites).

As a woman I have to say I have plenty of choices of going free on lots of sites.
However I like the idea of being fair to everyone. The fact that men do not pay either,
makes them less stressed out about getting their moneys worth unlike on some extoritonate sites I won't mention.
I was pleasently surprised to find like pay sites.
The site is monitored and profiles vetted and they remove undesirable accounts.
All in all a good user experience and pretty much offers the same as AFF and IE etc.
Also I found the guys to be friendly and like on other sites of good quality.!!!
I would definately recommend loveisthebug to other women and I went on there to meet
other people who were married and were in a similar situation to myself and not to have an affair like some.
It's there if you want it as well.

I think you're confusing Illicit Encounters with other sites silver tongue. My experience chimes with Simon and Eddie's. I've been on countless dating sites and got sick of paying to talk to fictitious females. Because I'm so used to this experience I fully expected IE to be the same. But it wasn't. Refreshingly most if not all of the women I've written to have responded, if only to say 'Thanks but no thanks'. I've met one now with whom things are going well, so am taking a sabbatical from the site. But I won't hesitate to return. Better to spend more and actually get what you're looking for than waste your money elsewhere. However feel free to ignore this advice, as it will mean there's more ladies to go round for the gents who are paid up members of IE!!

Like in all things in life, you get what you pay for. Illicit Encounters is pricey but actually works. Far fewer time wasters than other dating sites and at least people are being honest about their status. I read somewhere that over 30% of people on singles dating sites are actually married, but lying about it. Also the ladies on IE are looking for the same thing - i.e. not commitment and rose covered cottages but to fill in the gaps in their married life. To those who feel conned on IE, you're obviously not going about it the right way! Online dating is no different to real life. It takes creativity and effort to attract a lady's attention.

Reviewer you are correct - IE is a waste of time and money. As for the other respondents to your review - obviously IE staff propping up their sham site.