Onlyfans Faces Class Action Drama: Allegations Of Model Impersonation

Class Action Lawsuit Shakes OnlyFans

Two men from Illinois, M. Brunner and J. Fry, have ignited a legal firestorm against the popular subscriber platform, OnlyFans. They're leading a class-action lawsuit, alleging that they were misled by 'impersonated' models. According to 404 Media, Brunner and Fry claim that the creators they subscribed to were using agencies to impersonate models, rather than interacting personally through direct messages and video clips.

“Over time, Plaintiff Fry began to become suspicious of who he was actually communicating with when purportedly exchanging DMs with Creators, as messages he received contained contradicting information or errors,” the Illinois men’s complaint detailed.

The duo argues that they wouldn't have subscribed, or at least would have paid less, had they known their interactions were with agency 'chatters' rather than the models themselves. Despite their grievances, they hinted at a possibility of returning to the platform if OnlyFans stops allowing models to use these agencies.

Behind the Screens – The Agency Controversy

For years, numerous agencies have been offering services to manage OnlyFans creators' messages, and occasionally, respond to fans. However, not all creators utilize these services. The lawsuit targets OnlyFans' parent companies, Fenix International Limited and Fenix Internet, LLC, although the plaintiffs have yet to provide concrete proof of agency communication in their complaint.

This isn't the first time the platform has faced legal scrutiny. Back in 2021, Unruly Agency was accused of deceiving fans into revealing their personal secrets. Additionally, last July, five OnlyFans users filed separate class action complaints against the parent companies concerning similar 'chatter scams.' These cases are expected to trial in 2027.

OnlyFans’ Stance on the Allegations

OnlyFans has not responded to The Independent’s request for comment on this latest lawsuit. However, the platform has previously clarified its position on creators working with third parties. An OnlyFans spokesperson told Cosmopolitan last year, “Any third party that a creator elects to work with does not work on behalf of OnlyFans and is not affiliated with the company in any way.”

The company emphasizes that creators have the liberty to collaborate with various professionals – from photographers to talent managers – to enhance and monetize their content. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact the OnlyFans community and its operations.