Fake profiles and scams have been one of the major problems for free dating sites. Lets101.com seems to have solved this problem with the help of its VoIP technology by introducing a mandatory phone confirmation for its members. Lets101 claims that there has been a drastic reduction in the spam messages after the introduction of this technology.
Lets101.com, a leading free online dating site, has announced the introduction of mandatory phone confirmation for its members to prevent abuse and fake profiles.
What does this adds to? Per co-founder Khiem Pham, “Phone confirmation adds gravity to the quality of profiles on Lets101. Serious members really don’t mind confirming their phone number. We can almost assure that every single message sent on lets101 is from an authentic member.”
“After introducing this check, we are seeing a drastic drop in the number of messages that are classified as spam by our system. Number of customer support emails about abuse has gone down to almost zero. This also makes sure that members are serious about dating and are looking for a real relationship. Free online dating experience has just become a lot safer and more pleasant.”
Turns out phone confirmation is so simple and takes less than 10 seconds: member enters her phone number and clicks on submit button. Immediately she receives a call from Lets101 automated phone system; she presses a key as instructed and it’s done!
Lets101 assures that phone number and all other identifiable information such as emails and real names are kept strictly confidential — never exposed or shared with others.
On Lets101, members can communicate to each other directly over the phone and voice-mails without revealing their phone numbers. It also offers anonymous email exchange and messaging. Lets101 also offers an advanced personality test for chemistry match between two members. It’s an advanced computer program which analyzes psychological preferences and subconscious type such as individual’s nature, interests, religion, location etc, to do the chemistry match.
Lets101, Inc. is now offering its technology to other dating and social networking sites to help them fight spammers, prevent fake users, phone-enable their site, and boost users’ experience with anonymous phone chat and voice mails. The technology is completely automated, low cost, and hardly require any type of human support.
Lets101, Inc. also offers other VoIP software products such as click to call, click to connect, and smart business cards. All can be easily customized to the needs of evolving websites in the related domain. Please contact khiem@lets101.com for more information.
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