Funny, Maureen. I first encountered you as a sweet woman, but you quickly turned into Cruella Deville when I called to ask why my daughter--who you promised matches for--wasn't receiving anything at all. You never refunded me for the services you promised but failed to deliver. If I ran my own business that way, I would have lost every client. One thing I believe in is the truth. Do you want to know why, Maureen? Because karma has a way of coming back to those who hurt others. Life isn't about taking, it's about following through with what you promise to deliver. And you didn't. After the full duration of the contract, you maybe provided one or two dates for my daughter, and then refused to reimburse me. Instead, you were nasty--calling me a pest, insulting me, and turning into a completely different person once you had my money. It's clear to me you are scamming both the elderly and the young--taking their hope, their money, and their trust, then turning on them when they dare to question you. You lure people in with positivity and promises, then change your tune once the funds are in your account. That's not matchmaking, it's deception. And Maureen, fabricating only goes so far. I hope every person you've hurt--financially and emotionally--gets back what rightfully belongs to them. Since you're obviously not able to provide services as promised in the agreement, everyone should be entitled to their money back. If I were in your shoes, I would make it right by reimbursing those you've wronged. Please be honorable and do what is right. Because when people see through your behavior, the truth is clear--you can't keep treating clients this way. I honestly feel badly for you, Maureen. It is a shame. But you cannot hide behind excuses forever. Nancy G. read more

I choose to remain "anonymous" as I do not want my personal/private business on the internet. My review is not fake, sorry you cant take honest and truthful criticism! read more

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I finally got my appointment yesterday. Maureen took photos and Ruth did my intake. It was so fun. What fantastic professional women. You feel like your going to be taken care of by people who live and know what their doing, the minute you walk in. I cant help but think the negative reviews have to reflect people not taking ownership for their part in the process. I have a lot of respect for MTN and all they've accomplished being in the business of LOVE. What could b better? read more

response to MTN Maureen had Sasha text me to apologize for my experience but posted that I am a negative person, which I am not. It is obvious that MTN cannot handle the truth about how they handle their business so they rather call people names, which is very professional. read more

Thank you so much Maureen on this opportunity you gave me. Her interview and in person photo shoot for my profile was done with great effort. Looking forward to working with you in my matchmaking journey in finding my other half. read more

Do you recommend. Everything about MTN and Maureen is a lie. She will promise you the world until you pay her an outrageous fee then she is unreachable. See all the other mostly negative reviews here, take them seriously. People deserve to be treated with honesty and respect. Maureen does not do that. Save your money and self respect. read more

Hi everybody, I used MTN matchmaking to help me find my fiancé. The process was great, and Maureen was a huge help as I was doubting it. Maureen matched me with my fiancé with just 1 month remaining in my memberships, where I kept wondering if was worth it. I could not have asked for more as she gave in person training, tips, and all else. The money paid was worth it, you just need to stick with it. May 31st update. I am know engaged to the girl who Maureen introduced to, and everything was worth it. read more

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Just got judgement in small claims court of $3,819 and was just paid by Maureen. Don't give this women your money. read more

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I wanted to share my positive experience with MTN Matchmaking. From the first day I connected with them, they have been very professional and communicative. Maureen and her team are always responsive and available whenever I need assistance. I have confidence this team will make me successful. Angela, one of the dating coaches, is truly amazing and always has my best intentions top of mind. She is truly a pleasure to work with! I would recommend MTN Matchmaking to anybody looking a matchmaking dating service! read more

If you're looking to meet someone serious, MTN is the place to go. Maureen will listen to your concerns and try to find the best person for you. Of course, you may not click with every person you meet! You need to be patient with the process! I met my serious boyfriend through MTN and we've been dating for over a year. I could not be happier! Highly recommend MTN to all of my single friends! read more

Maureen is a rude narcissist! She does not listen and did not fulfill her contract with me. When I tried to communicate with her she did not return my calls. She will go on to say I am not a valid client because that is how she deals with any that dares to ask her a question! Very unethical woman, there are other matchmakers that have integrity, avoid this one! read more

I have been with Maureen now for several months. I was referred to her by a patient of mine who is now married because of Maureen's services. I have had nothing but great experiences and interactions with her and her entire team. She genuinely cares about all of her clients and Maureen does not look at MTN as a business, she looks at is as a personal goal of hers to help people find love. I have had years and years of on and off on line dating. On line dating is an awful, demeaning, deflating, unhealthy, dangerous process. Since signing up with MTN, my stress and anxiety over dating has practically disappeared. Although I haven't met my love yet, she has matched me with some wonderful men and I have had the most classy dates I've ever has since being single. So they all have been good and professional men. I have no regrets and I have never in my life felt this optimistic. As a professional woman, I actually recommed against dating sites for my patients and encourage them to take the healthier and safier road, with a service that does all the hard background dirty work for us behind the scenes. I highly highly recommend Maureen and her entire staff. Vanessa Soviero read more

Maureen took a tremendous amount of time energy and effort in getting to really know me during my initial consultation with her By the end of the conversation you could tell how much finding me perfect match meant to her She is very genuine loving and kind Anyone would be very blessed to have her on your side helping you looking for love in all the right places It is a pleasure working with her Steph C read more

Upon first meeting Maureen, I was able to tell instantaneously how genuine, caring, and sincere she was in all facets of her profession and her journey. Maureen took the time to truly listen to every part of my journey that brought me to seek her out in the first place. She is compassionate, smart, and SO much FUN!! She brings levity and discipline to her work and after spending hours! talking together, (which felt like it flew by), I left with a friendship that I did not expect to attain. In a world that is over-flooded and over-stimulated with online communication and dating of all sorts, Maureen ensures an environment of genuine, in-person, attentive, and second-to-none education that will be sure to give you hope and excitement for the journey ahead! :) read more

Maureen Tara Nelson, perhaps the first letter of warning from my attorney regarding your breach of my confidentiality was not enough for you... Anyone reading this, nothing I've stated is a lie, but rather an attempt to save others from being scammed the way I and many others were. I'd have nothing to gain but the pleasure of knowing this woman won't do to anyone else what she's done to me. Based on the countless emails I receive nearly on a daily basis from other dissatisfied clients, it seems that I am not alone in my review, and the only lies, are the fake positive reviews on here. Get your act together Maureen. As a "business" woman, and I use that term lightly, I would think that the first common sense thing you would know, is not to breach anyone's confidentiality in a business contract. And for all who read this, if she breached mine, she'll breach yours too. She is the furthest thing from a professional. Read some of the other testimonies (if she hasn't deleted them) and you'll see I am far from alone.. With regard to your revealing on this forum who paid for my membership is only your weak attempt to try and shame me, but in retrospect reveals more about your lack of ethics or integrity as a business woman than anything else. Don't you claim to be a Private Matchmaker? What a joke you are! For anyone who cares, I was in an 18 year relationship with one of last true gentlemen who walked this earth. When he received a terminal diagnosis, one of his only concerns was that I would not be alone, and hence sought out what we "thought" was a professional who would deliver on all of her empty promises about the quality of clients she could deliver for a "mere" rip-off of $3995 for her "Elite Program". After seeing most of the potential dates she produced already on Match.com, I began to realize that I was totally taken for a ride, and for much less money, I could have found someone on own, of the same quality, or in this case the lack, thereof. One man that I met told me he encountered Maureen at a social event, and that's how he ended up with me. He was not a paid client, and there was never a background check performed on him, yet, another lie. In reality, I was no more safe than I would be with any online dating service. Finally, Maureen, it's time to put on your big girl panties, and learn how the true professionals in the Matchmaking industry do it. May I suggest you reach out to Matchmakers in the City @Cristina (Conti) Pineda or @Alessandra Conti, and after they stop laughing about who's on the other line, maybe they can show you how it's really done, or suggest another business venture, one that you'd excel in, perhaps Snake Oil? read more

You need to meet with Maureen to understand and experience the passion that she has for helping people find their perfect match. I don't know of anyone that works as hard as she does to make this happen. Can't wait until she opens her Florida office now that I am living down there. read more

Not the type of person to post a review, but this needs to be shared with people. Unprofessional, unreliable and 100% percent a scam. She'll tell you want you need to hear, and will assure you she's not in it for the money. Why are you charging over 1000 dollars for a "matchmaking" service then?Your overhead can't possibly be that high. Don't trust her, you're far better off using bumble or match or literally any other source you can find. Also the same person posted a 5 star review 3 times.They're clearly trying to boost MTN's reputation. If only I was better at spotting snakes. Thanks, Maureen for stealing my money & lying to my face! read more

Maureen your response to my post is full of lies. I am not a "fake" reviewer, nor am I 66! I actually DID pay for your service and you gave me a hard time getting a refund. Oh and by the way, People are allowed to post as many reviews as they desire!!! read more

I joined MTM in April 2020, despite periodic calls, "We're working on your matches" and emails, they have never come up with even ONE match. I requested a refund but they did not respond to that email. I have been patient and polite and believe they owe me a refund. I guess I should file with the BBB. I am over 65yrs and questioned if they had men in my age group and was assured they did. Be honest, if you don't say so. read more

My text to Maureen 11/25/18: Hi Maureen....I have to say I am very disappointed in your lack of professionalism tonight. My appointment was at 3PM. I waited graciously until 4:30 to finally speak with you. Within ten minutes, as soon as you found out I may not be signing up and giving you a minimum of $1000 today, you stood up and was pushing me out of the door. I understand you don't want to waste your time, but you had no problem wasting my time...you seemed very upset that I wanted more information and statistics before handing over $1000. So much for you giving me a good deal for being so very patient....I have many single professional friends that were interested in your matchmaking. Unfortunately, I felt that you were only in it for the credit card. It is not unreasonable to ask questions and statistics prior to hiring for this kind of service. I'm sorry you felt differently. Just needed to let you know.... have a good night! Thank you anyway! Maureen's reply 11/25/18: Hi Robin, I am sorry that you feel that way... But you are mistaking professionalism for running a very successful matchmaking business. I reprimanded my employee who spoke to you over the phone to set up your consultation with me. We are a private upscale matchmaking service and we are not for everyone and do not claim to be. My five employees know that they are only allowed to set up appointments with singles that have already passed the screening process, already know that we are the only real certified matchmaking service on Long Island and they are ready to raise the bar from Internet dating sites where there is no screening process and no professional compatibility Analysis like we have! I take five appointments that should already have been qualified over the phone seven days a week, along with everything else I do to run my business. I run a very tight ship and do not have any time at all to waste. Had you told the girl over the phone "just so you know I am not going to do this program today" she would never have made your appointment. Had you told me once you saw me that you were coming in only for information and were not going to do the program if you got approved, I would have told you in five minutes I'm too busy to meet with someone that doesn't already know they need A better way of meeting people then bumble and the other Internet dating sites where the men are all looking just for sex and you have no idea if you are compatible to them until about six months - if you ever even get that far with someone. If you felt that way, that was the time to tell me when you first saw me and you would not have wasted your time or mine. I just do not have any time to waste working seven days a week until midnight every night. Once I came home I have to do the personality tests on the four great people that signed up before you. That will take me a few hours working from my home office. That is what sets me apart from other matchmakers that I am not in this for the money and I don't need your money and I did not need to try to talk you into my program. The reason I have over 1000 success stories is because of my three part compatibility analysis that I developed myself, which includes a personality test the night I meet everyone. I can't even think of the last time someone came in and within five minutes told me they were not going to join??? And again, the girl you spoke to over the phone should have made sure you were in a emotional and financial mindset that if I approved you, that you would have wanted to join like everyone else does. In your case, it came as a huge shock because you already know one of my success stories...I can promise you that has never happened before that a person that already is friends with a success story would tell me in five minutes they were not joining. Again, I do not ever try to talk anyone into this program, I don't need to nor would my clients want me to. I have over 2000 of the most successful, good looking, intelligent and financially stable singles on Long Island and I can assure you they are not on bumble and they would never go on Internet dating sites. Lastly, I've been matchmaking for 17 years and 12 years it's been my own business. I run my business a certain way because I know it works. I would never even dream of telling you how to run your business, yet you had no problem calling me unprofessional just because you do not agree with The way I do my screening process. I never claim to be for everyone-That is what the Internet dating sites are for, everyone and anyone. I have to get back to doing my personality tests on my new clients now, but I wish you the best of luck in finding love on the Internet dating sites. All I have to say is: Actions speak louder than words. (Funny, had you spent the same amount of time answering a few of my questions, as you did writing your reply, you may have had a new client last night!) read more

I accompanied my girlfriend to see Maureen. My girlfriend was seeking a reputable dating company. Maureen was so friendly & attentive to her needs. We would recommend her to anyone that's looking for love. read more

Tried this out, no i haven't found love, but i have appreciation for maureen and how much she tried to help me, sometimes i may have taken it for granted but in the end i fully appreciate her efforts, a lot of my matching experiences went south but hey not her fault. She's sweet and she helped me believe in myself, and proving that there's hope out there for anyone even me. read more

I have never been one to write reviews, positive or negative, but my experience at MTN has persuaded me to create this account and do so. Perhaps to save others from this scam. What seems to be consistent at MTN 'Matchmaking'; One pays an exorbitant amount of money (often thousands if you choose), to be treated very well for the first 72 hours ('coincidentally' the time it takes for your contract to become binding), and then once Maureen has your money... first off she starts ignoring your calls and emails, and the nitty-gritty of this is, she sends you matches who she has told you have all these great qualities that you're looking for, and are either COMPLETELY not what was described (I'm not referencing petty differences here), or my suspicion is they may not even EXIST. Next, I've been a client for over 2 years and I find it very hard to believe that of her "1,750" active clients I have not had one single date. I went to Maureen because she is supposed to be able to MATCH people, and clearly she has been unable to do her job as a matchmaker. NEXT, Maureen advertises as the 'nice matchmaker', but I can tell you that when I was finally able to catch her in the office, she is abrasive and condescending. Get THIS: I happened to have seen her at a social event for professionals and she was at the bar, a piss-drunk sloppy mess, making out with someone! STOP. I was EMBARRASSED for her. NOT TO MENTION at one point earlier in the evening, I went up to say hello to her and she didn't even know who I was. When I saw her 'oh so professional' behavior at the bar, I realized what this was really all about and I have obviously not renewed with her as CLEARLY it is not worth it. Seeing that what I've experienced is so similar to what other clients have said about her here, AND on Rip Off Report, I decided I would join the ranks and not stay silent. This woman has no business being a matchmaker. I'm sure she will have something to say about this review and why I wasn't able to be matched etc., but seeing as though many of us have had the same experience going back several YEARS, clearly we can't all be wrong and something needs to be said. read more

I had a great conversation and introduction with Stacy, a dating coach at MTN. She was very nice and understanding of my situation. I'm hopeful it will lead to a connection with someone special in the near future. read more

After years of online dating I decided to try MTN and walked In and met Maureen. She is a breath of fresh air and knows her stuff. We had a nice hour long Interview and the very next week I got a bunch of emails and already been on a few dates with her matches and my experience with Maureen has been a great one and her customer service is 100%. I reccomend her to anyone looking for their perfect match. read more

A scam- she matched me with a married man, a man who let me know he was broke, many lived too far away . Shes wonderful up until she gets your money. And would not refund my deposit within 3 hours of meeting her even though she says she will. Do NOT fall for it! As for being a real client? I have the mail receipt signed by her employee Bianca Mann that they recieved my cancellation notice- which wasnt honored- no maureen YOU signed me up- took 2 pictures that i replaced. And i DO have the emails that you had no idea your client was married- you should have done the right thing . read more

Hi, This is Dee with my update from a few months ago. Some matches. My logic for finding my knight and him finding me is patience for I have been with MTN since 2018 and I know she wants all of us to find that special someone. Deep breath and patience. read more

Do not waste your money. After joining MTN and had zero good matches, found my guy on match. Kathy

Maureen is the best in the industry. She truly cares about her clients, and has a proven system that works. I have recommended her to many with true confidence in her work. She works tirelessly to meet her client's satisfaction and loves her work very much. Keep up the good work Maureen! Many across Long Island have found love because of you! read more

Do not use this woman's services! I have been with the program for 6 months and have not been on a single date! Half the members she sent forward were way above my age or clients that you would normally avoid if you saw on a match.com site. Her services she offered and sold me were "an elite group" of daters. I found her services to be a glorified match.com, throwing random matches your way - there was not legit match making being done nor did she say why you were matched - just that "great guy, take a chance". May be a good service for woman/men in their 50's as maybe she has a better group but if you are in your 20's/30's do not waste your time, you'll have more luck with match, apps or anything else! Please take my advice and don't waste your money like I have. read more

Maureen is by far, one of the most Unique women I have ever met! From the first moment you meet her, you feel completely at ease! Her passion for her work is revealed through her radiant, positive energy and utmost dedication to your success! If you've Ever hesitated about what to do next to improve your dating situation, stop hesitating and just call Maureen. You'll be happy you did! read more

Maureen will go to the moon and back for her clients. I had been interested in being matched with a client a while ago. Hadn't heard from him. Went to visit Maureen, and she got on the phone, contacted him, gave me an extraordinary introduction and told him to call me. Two days later on New Year's Day we met in NYC. We had an immediate connection and spent the next 7 hours together. We are having a lot of fun learning about each other. He is everything you could ask of a man.I feel like a teenager in love. Why not give Mtnmatchmaking a chance to help you find your soulmate. I am so very happy. Thank you Maureen. read more

Wonderful experience at MTN today. Maureen was so helpful, genuine, and informative and really cares about her clients and their needs.

One thing is for sure: All matchmakers are not created equal. Maureen is a cut above the rest! She really cares about her clients and has been successfully running her business for almost two decades. What I like about Maureen is that she has really focused most of her business in the Long Island and NYC area--really building her connections there--instead of spreading herself too thin trying to match people up all over the country. She is well-connected and thus able to serve her clients. From the first time I talked to Maureen about her matching me up, I could tell that she really listened to the criteria that I was looking for! I have faith that she will deliver my match, as she seems very hard working. And thorough! When she sent me her questionnaire , it came with some additional documents that clearly explained the process and even offered some dating tips. I would recommend Maureen wholeheartedly! read more

I just have to say how amazing Maureen and her staff is at MTN Matchmaking. I was fed up with online dating and getting nowhere with it and felt hopeless until I met Maureen. She's one of the nicest and easiest people to work with that I ever met. I haven't met Mr. Right yet but I know I will with the help of the MTN Matchmaking team. Thank you for all your help and being such a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Maureen and MTN Matchmaking for finding love!!! :) read more

To all those with negative reviews about this service....matchmaking is not for everyone! I tried it and it was not for me..as I spoke to Maureen personally..she worked with me on the whole package..I understood her and she understood me..she went out of her way to make us both happy...so this is the one review you should read...honest and upfront..professional :) read more

I think they are the best matchmaker in the region! I will say no more!

Maureen Tara Nelson is a fraud! You will be disappointed, especially if you are an attractive, intelligent & fun single. Why? First off, chances are the matches that you receive will not be what you are looking for. For example, let's say that you told Maureen that you don't want a match with children, several of your matches will have children. You'll call & remind her staff that this is a deal breaker for you & you will be asked to reconsider, because this limits the pool of choices. This will go on for several matches, so several months of your contract will be used up. Then, let's say, you receive a match that you express interest in, please expect to be told that your match is pursuing someone else at this time or that your match has decided to go on hold. This is after her service matched you with this person. That's several more matches and several more months on your contract will have run. Also, if you express interest in a match, don't be surprised if you are told that the match hasn't responded yet on a couple of occasions in the hopes that you won't follow up again during the month. I was once told that my match only used U.S. mail to receive and respond to matches. Again, several more months of your contract will be used up. Of course, there will be a couple of matches that aren't interested in you as you will have expressed disinterest in a few, especially the ones with dealbreakers that you already told Maureen about. And during the entire time, you'll be getting e-mails advising you to be open, it only takes one match, the do's and don'ts on a date, suggestions to update your photos, etc. And you will ask yourself that this is what your money was spent on. Maureen may have a party & if she has more than one party, you'll see a really good looking man & a hot girl there who are either her friends or "paid extras" to make it look like she attracts beautiful people to her service. You may meet some same sex-friend at one of her parties as you are venting about the service. Hey if you're lucky, maybe you will go out on one date. But even if you're picky, you will have a better chance of going out on a date and meeting someone with similar interests by going on an online dating website for far less money that joining MTN. Honestly, I don't believe that Maureen has as large of an active database as she claims of young, single professionals. I truly believe she sent me matches who were no longer participating in her service. And I wouldn't me surprised if she sent out my information after my contract expired just to tell someone your match had a change in circumstances. She doesn't truly care after she collects your payment. You are just another dollar sign in her bank account. Again, don't be fooled. Don't throw your hard earned money away on this service. read more

11am this woman is full of garbage. she has no clientele to match people up with....probably because she loses them all to her hijinks and scamming vulnerable people out of money. that's why she wants all the cash up front. every time she sent me someone, i would get matches that DID NOT fit ANY of my criteria. she'd give me different race, shorter than i wanted, etc, and NOT what i was looking for, which is just the opposite of what she told me when she reeled me in. i paid a portion of the "contract" fee at first (600 of the astronomical amount she was charging me) actually exactly for this very reason. when she kept asking me for more payments, I finally confronted her about the lack of matches and my dissatisfaction. she continued arguing with me and ultimately said to come in to the office to go over my profile. i said okay but i never bothered to go back due to my disgust. i didn't want to hear anymore of her BS quite frankly. she also never called me back to set up an appt either...so i guess she was happy with my 600 bucks that she got for nothing. i should have gotten my money back from her but i didn't, and she's lucky i didn't file a lawsuit against her either. MAUREEN T. NELSON is not a professional matchmaker. she is a professional BS-er. DO NOT GIVE HER YOUR MONEY. i agree with everything the girl said on ripoffreport.com and flynn f. here on yelp. same thing happened to me...as well as the ONE GUY i did speak with from this so-called award-winning matchmaker. never met him but he did tell me that he had the same experience with her and he's heard the same stories about other people's experience with maureen and her taking their money and never getting matched up with anyone in their criteria or anyone they would ever date, AND her assuring them that she "has someone perfect for you, but he's matched with someone else right now." so why would she even say that if he's matched with someone else!?!?!? so as soon as he told me that, that's when i decided to confront her and stop giving her any more of my money. the arguing ensued and i was done. she's lucky i didn't go to my lawyer. and even though it's been awhile since my awful experience with her, i couldn't stand to see her prey on anyone else who is really serious about finding a mate. it's disgusting that she takes advantage of people who believe she will help them with something they are genuinely having so much trouble finding...love. she has all these "awards" and certificates hanging in her office and supposed interviews on tv and segments on youtube, but if they are even real, it says nothing about her actual results and actual matching. i absolutely agree with flynn about the fake setup and matches. i think she has zero clientele worthy of even one date. it's all just a ploy to keep you paying. ZERO of the men she sent me...which were few and far between, i might add, and not one a week as promised...were anywhere close to what was on my list of requirements. and the fact that she actually went on the website ripoffreport.com to rebut what the young woman reveiwed about her just shows her lack of professionalism and character. i see reviews, whether good, bad or indifferent, all the time, and i have never seen the owner of the business or establishment actually go on the site and tell their side about an unsatisfied client. to me it just shows her guilt and that there is truth to what people are saying. this was the worst experience of matchmaking and she really should be ashamed of herself. i haven't gone to another one since then because i think it's a big scam and i wouldn't give her one penny to find me a match. i'd rather go back to the bar/club scene. i guess i was lucky i lost a portion of the money so many others lost. but if you're looking for a match, go elsewhere. (CHECK OUT HER RESPONSE TO MY REVIEW) NOW SHE'S DOING MTN DAMAGE CONTROL maureen is just trying to rectify and rehabilitate ALL of her negative reviews by responding to the reviewer saying they are not real people and real clients and that the things they are speaking of never happened or never happened they way the reviewer states...all in an effort to clear herself because she knows it will be posted on this site under the negative reviewer. do not fall for it. all of the reviewers that have a negative experiences that i have read on here are EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. AND I AM A REAL PERSON, unlike what maureen tries to portray in all of her responses. i don't write reviews normally either and i certainly don't follow up. but she is infuriating me with all of this nonsense of trying to portray that her clients who gave her hundreds and thousands of dollars are either not real, lying, mistaken, or the like; and that SHE HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG OR MISLEADING. and she wants you to believe that she has done her best n it's all a farce. she misrepresents n takes your money. she should be brought up on fraud charges! read more