Court Dismisses Explosive Onlyfans 'Chatter Scam' Lawsuit

Federal Judge Dismisses OnlyFans 'Chatter Scam' Case

In a decisive legal victory for OnlyFans and its associated management firms, a federal judge has thrown out a high-stakes lawsuit accusing them of orchestrating so-called 'chatter scams.' U.S. District Judge Fred W. Slaughter ruled on December 12, 2025, dismissing the claims against Elite Creators LLC and other defendants, while granting the plaintiffs a final opportunity to amend their complaint.

The lawsuit, filed by a group of OnlyFans subscribers, alleged they were misled into thinking they were chatting directly with content creators on the platform. Instead, the lawsuit claimed, paid third-party chatters were handling the communications, violating trust and privacy.

Subscribers Claim Imposters Were Chatting

The plaintiffs argued that certain creators outsource account management to agencies, which includes messaging fans, selling content, and more. They contended that this arrangement breached privacy laws and federal racketeering (RICO) statutes by deceiving users into spending money under false pretenses.

“The Court correctly rejected the attempt to manufacture a narrative of coordinated wrongdoing where none existed,” said Creators Inc.’s general counsel, Loren Washburn.

Judge Slaughter, however, found that the plaintiffs failed to meet the legal standards necessary for their claims. The central accusation of a 'chatter scam' lacked evidence of a criminal scheme, and the court ruled that legitimate account management practices do not equate to fraud.

Key Legal Points in the Dismissal

The court also addressed jurisdiction issues, noting that the parent companies of OnlyFans are located overseas or in Delaware, making it difficult to sue in California without clear targeting of the state. Additionally, non-California plaintiffs were dismissed based on OnlyFans' terms.

Privacy-related allegations fell short since the lawsuit didn’t demonstrate illegal real-time interception of messages, a requirement under wiretap laws. Claims of unauthorized data access were similarly dismissed as the plaintiffs acknowledged agency actions were authorized by creators.

Elite Creators Cleared of Wrongdoing

Importantly, Elite Creators LLC was cleared of all allegations, as plaintiffs couldn’t provide specific instances of fraud or privacy violations. The court emphasized that the details were too vague and unsubstantiated to proceed.

The dismissal is heavily tied to OnlyFans' Terms of Service, which clarify that creators may use third parties for account management. The platform also outlines that it doesn't control how creators manage their messages, which weakened the plaintiffs' deception claims.

What Lies Ahead?

While the case is currently dismissed, the door remains slightly ajar for the plaintiffs to revise and refile by January 2, 2026. Should they fail to address the outlined issues, the lawsuit might face permanent dismissal.

The ruling is a significant win for Elite Creators LLC and underscores the legitimacy of business practices within the OnlyFans ecosystem. It serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to platform terms and the challenges of proving coordinated deceit in the digital age.