Classified Ads • How it works + FAQs

No. Our Classifieds Ads are 100% online based. We do not print any any publication or circulation. This allows us greater flexibility to add images, emojis and change or remove an ad in an instant!

No. There is no cost to submit your own ad or reply to someone elses ad. However, there are optional extras which are a one-off fee. To add a photo is AUD$10 and/or a background colour AUD$5.

No. You can reply to an ad now without needing your own ad. Remember to include that person’s ref no in the reply form.

No. You do not need to create an account in order to submit your own ad, or to reply to someone’s ad.

No you don’t. Simply submit your ad via the webform and we’ll do the rest. This means you don’t need to worry about passwords and usernames. It’s super simple and very secure.

Yes. You can cancel your ad at any time. Simply email classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and include your ref no and we will we will remove your ad within 48 hours during busy periods.

We appreciate (and hope) many that post their ad will meet someone and no longer need their ad published.. or perhaps you’ve had a change of heart. Whatever the reason, we will remove your ad.

Please note that by cancelling your ad, it will be removed permanently. We will not publish a new ad within 14 days of your removal request.

There may be a range of reasons why you have not heard from us.

1. Please allow up to 4 business days to post your ad. We generally publish your ad (if approved) within 48 hours but busy periods may cause further delays. Please be patient. In the interim you can reply to an ad.
2. Check your spam/junk inbox to ensure our approval email has not been caught. It will be sent from classifieds@60plusclub.com.au with subject line: Ad Approved – Classifieds – 60+Club
3. If you already have an existing ad, our system may not recognise this. Please email to request a new ad if you don’t get a response.
4. Your ad has not been approved. On our site, we clearly state our housekeeping rules:
   We do not post ads that have commercial, profanity or sexual content (including FWB or NSA references). This is for real people looking to make new and genuine connections. We are not a “hook up” site. Thank you
   If you don’t bother to read and adhere to our basic rules, we don’t bother notifying you that your ad was not approved.

Our Personal Connections website is currently focussed on the Australia but we will be exploring opportunities to expand in to other countries soon.

We recommend that you use the Chrome web browser when submitting and viewing your ad. This should not impact you if you are using Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox, but there may be some functionality limitations. Chrome icon looks like this:

No. Whilst we work extremely hard on keeping our platform secure and protecting users, we cannot gaurantee that every response is trustworth. We do screen every ad that is submitted and reply that is sent, but as with any online dating site / apps, there can be some that are smarter than others and missed, so always be cautious. And we do appreciate, given our audience are predominantly over 60, that many are not computer literate and may strugle with typing – often using shortened language.

If in doubt, feel free to contact us at classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and we can review for you. We strongly encourage that in no circumstances should you agree to share too much personal information up front, especially financial information. And do not give or loan money, especially if you have not yet physically met the person.

60+Club is not liable for any personal or financial damage or loss caused from using our site, so please be cautious and stay vigilant. And if you are unsure you can always ask us to investigate a profile. Please read our full dislaimer below.

We have made blog articles that cover red flags and scams from dating sites, which we recommend that you read – if only as a refresher. Below are a few articles to get you started:

• Tips to Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams
• Unmasking online dating scams: Insights from the 60+Club dating survey
• Romance scams uncovered: Lessons from the Manila raid

Yes. As part of your personal ad, you can change/edit your ad once after your initial ad has been published. You can have your ad removed at any time.

No. Once your Ad is reviewed, approved and published there are no future (or hidden) costs. If you would like to include a photo or background colour there are one off costs, but these are options. Otherwise zero cost.

Absolutely. You can add a photo to your profile. Please note this is a one off fee of $10. Simply upload your photo with your ad and we will confirm with you and send a separate email with a payment link. If you decide you want to include a photo after you’ve posted your ad, simply email us at classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and we can inlude this to your profile. We don’t allow nudity or political messages.

Absolutely. You can include background colour to your profile. Please note this is a one off fee of $5. Simply select the colour from the options provided when submitting your ad, then we will confirm with you and send a separate email with a payment link. If you decide you want to include a background colour after you’ve posted your ad, simply email us at classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and we can inlude this to your profile.

You can pay via credit card or PayPal. Once your ad has been approved and you have confirmed your extra(s), we will send you a secure email with payment slip where you can select the card type and payment options.

Alternatively, simply email classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and include your ref no and request – and our team will assist. Please allow up to 48 hours during busy periods.

This is only if you want to add some personality to your profile ad with a photo ($10) or background colour ($5). Otherwise it’s free to post your ad.

No. We do not offer refunds or credit if you have a change of mind on the photo or background colour extras. Because our team add this manually, the initial resource is required up front. But we are happy to update your photo or change your colour once at no additional cost.

• Once you submit your Ad, we will review it within 48 hours (weekends may be longer).
• If your Ad has been approved* we will email you with a reference number (i.e. Ref no.: X948). This is your profile reference number that people will use to reply to your ad.
• Your Ad will be displayed on our Classifieds page for a min period of 3-months (or longer) from the date of publication.

*If your Ad is not approved, we will notify you with a reason why and assist in updating it. However, if your Ad includes sexual references, including “hook up” launguage such as FWB or Casual Sex it won’t be published and we won’t notify you. This is clearly stated across our site.

When someone replies to your Ad, the following occurs:

• Firstly, the reply will be screened for any suspicious activity such as fraud, scams, profanity or sexual content.
• Once approved, an email will be sent to your from the email sender address: classifieds@60plusclub.com.au with the subject line “You have received a reply from [person’s first name] • 60+Club Personals”
• The email will include the person’s name, location, message and contact details
• If you wish to respond, simply reply to them via the email address (or phone number if they included one).

Please note: Our system does not provided back-and-forth communication. We simply provide the initial introductions, and the rest is up to you.

Important note: The 60+Club Classifieds team screens each reply on our Classifieds page as best we can, but if you speak with someone and suspect spam please notify us and we will ensure that person is blocked. We work hard on keeping our platform secure and protecting our subscribers – but as always with online dating and apps, always be cautious. If in doubt, feel free to contact us at classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and we can review for you. We strongly encourage that in no circumstances should you agree to give or loan money, especially if you have not yet physically met the person. 60+Club is not liable for any damage or loss caused from using our site.

Below are the steps when you reply to someone’s ad on our Classifieds site:

1. Your response will be screened for any suspicious activity such as fraud, scams, profanity or sexual content.
2. If your reply is passed as legitimate, it will be emailed to the receipient from classifieds@60plusclub.com.au
3. If the recipient wishes to reply, they will respond using the details you have included with your reply i.e. your email address and/or phone number. Do not include a phone number if you do not want to share this. The phone no. field is optional, not mandatory. However you must leave an email address in order for the recipient to respond back to you. Our site does not provide back-and-forth communication.
4. You can then continue the conversation on email or phone, outside of the Classifieds site.

Please note, if you continue to reply to the same ad, our system will be alerted and your details will be blocked.

Every 3 months our team will send a housekeeping email to all those with an active ad asking if they wish to keep their ad published.

Some ads may be 12 months old, many a lot more recent. However please know that those ads that are 12 month’s old are there by request from the individual wishing to keep their ad published. Meaning, they would still like to connect and hear from someone – and an 12 month old ad is still a new ad for someone who has just discovered our classifieds site!

We have zero tolerance for poor bahviour on our site. We want to offer our guests a fun, safe and friendly environment only. If someone is harrassing you, sending you unsolicited emails or texts, or is suspicious – please contact us at classifieds@60plusclub.com.au and report the details.

While any online dating site has it’s challenged in combatting poor behaviour and suspicious activity, we will listen and monitor all reports.

Yes, absolutely. The details you provide in your Ad submission are stored on a separately secured third-party platform. There is no personal, or sensitive information stored on our website. Your details are 100% secure. This is also why we do not allow ads to include a phone number or email address.

This includes any credit card information if you pay for an add-on. This is stored with a separate and secure payment vendor.

Yes, 100%. We do not handle or store any credit card information on our servers or systems. All credit card information is securely protected and handled by a certified third-party payment vendor.

However we won’t ask for any credit card information unless you are wanting to include an optional add-on (colour or photo) to your ad.

Here is a basic checklist of questions to ask yourself each time you meet someone online. Especially if you are a little unsure about your new friend. A combination of these red flags could indicate a friend or relative is involved in a scam:

• your relationship started online
• you have never met the person face to face
• you have not seen the person via Skype, webcam or video chat
• if you have spoken on the phone, it’s rare and the calls are brief
• they fall in love within weeks, if not days of talking
• you are becoming secretive of the relationship and don’t want to discuss it (you may be unknowingly coached not to share too many details with your friends or family)
• there has been a request for money.
• you receive ‘investment advice’, in particular involving cryptocurrency or similar

Next steps

If you begin to realise you may be involved in a romance scam, there are a number of options to consider:

• Speak with your friend or family member to share your concerns
• Visit the Scamwatch website, opens in new window together to point out the similarities between their relationship and the case studies
• Google the scammer’s name to see if they’ve been reported on any scam sites
• Do a reverse Google image search of any photos they’ve sent, as they may already be on scam reporting sites. Watch 3 min video on reverse Google image search
• If you have given away personal details, contact IDCARE. IDCARE is a free victim support service that can help you recover your identity and understand steps you can take to protect yourself. Phone their helpline on 1800 595 160 or visit the IDCARE website, opens in new window to find out more. NAB sponsors IDCARE and if you are a NAB customer, let them know and you will get prioritised support
• If you have already sent money, you should report it to the police, ReportCyber, opens in new window and their bank

If you have met this individual from our classifieds site, please notify us immediately so we can investigate and block their profile. Email classifieds@60plusclub.com.au. We can also help to review the individual if you are unsure.