Are there scams on match com?

Match.com Scammers A typical catfish or scammer on Match.com will create a profile that lists broad interests. The catfisher wont take a formal stance on many subjects. Many scammers that catfish their victims are romance scammers looking to steal their victims money.

Why did messages disappear on match?

A match will expire after 18 days of no communication. However, if a match or a conversation disappears before the expiration date that means the user has either deleted your profile or deleted their account from the app. If you accidentally delete one of your chats or matches, it is not possible to restore it.