OnlyFans Faces New Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Practices

Illinois plaintiffs claim they were misled by third-party agencies impersonating creators, raising fresh concerns about transparency in the platform's operations.

Two Illinois residents, M. Brunner and J. Fry, filed a class-action lawsuit on April 1, 2025, alleging OnlyFans allowed third-party agencies to impersonate creators in fan interactions.
The plaintiffs argue they would not have subscribed or would have paid less if they had known their communications were not directly with creators.
The lawsuit claims OnlyFans’ terms of service fail to transparently disclose the role of third-party agencies, complicating user understanding of interactions.
OnlyFans acknowledges in its terms of service that third parties may assist creators, but the plaintiffs contend this disclosure is insufficiently clear.
This new case builds on a 2024 class-action lawsuit alleging similar 'chatter scams,' with that earlier case set to go to trial in 2027.