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GoFundMe Reviews Summary

GoFundMe has a rating of 2.1 stars from 508 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with GoFundMe most frequently mention freedom convoy, canadian truckers and political pressure. GoFundMe ranks 2nd among Crowd Funding sites.

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Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Quick response
September 25, 2018

I was very pleased with the overall problem resolution and response to take care of my request. I feel very confident and informed. Thanks again

Date of experience: September 24, 2018
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The site works well and does what it needs to do. I really appreciate the good customer support - when things came up that I couldn't answer with a google search or in the FAQ, I reached out to customer support. They always responded quickly and were very helpful and professional.

Date of experience: September 24, 2018
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I found their response team to be very speedy, yet they were still able to manage to be polite and helped you on a personal level. Meaning that they interacted with me at a personal level, listened to what I was saying, and asked questions; instead of, giving me a generic response. Cheers!

Date of experience: September 24, 2018
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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After my frustration, I felt like I was just another number in line.
Celine took the time, made sure I knew she was real, put a face to her name.
She walked me through the computers unwillingness to accept me. She made it possible to overcome the humps.
I am not a photogenic person so, I truly like the fact everyone was willing to help a faceless person from Denver. Thank you all, may smiles be many and sunshine be enjoyed.

Date of experience: September 24, 2018
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Gofundme allowed a family to reach far a wide for support! Within a week we had reached 60% of our goal! I ran into some complications while setting up the bank stuff. I sent an email and the response came back within 5 minutes...
There is absolutely no way we could have done it without the help of gofundme!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Date of experience: September 23, 2018
Canada
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Issue resolved quickly
September 24, 2018

I or a system error when I made a donation to help out a friend. Glenn contacted me within 30 minutes and had it resolved by refunding me back the charge. Was impressed with his professionalism and speed of correcting the error. Very satisfied with gofundme.

Date of experience: September 23, 2018
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Simple and easy to use.
September 23, 2018

Simple and easy to use. The site is good for raising money and seems very reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend using gofundme.

Date of experience: September 23, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great site
September 23, 2018

I personally havent gotten a dime, but I see the amazing thing it has made happened to others, also prompt customer service!

Date of experience: September 22, 2018
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My issues and questions are quickly resolved and addressed. Associates are positive and upbeat... exceptionaly trained

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have used this app to help a young girl with huge medical bills, I couldn't pay them off but she was able to decide where the money was needed at that time. Another for multiple surgeries on a 5-6 year old whose parents work extra plus have to have 24hr care for her. The other for a person living states away from family and dying from cancer. I don't know how the money was spent by anyone. I donated anonymously though I know the families and those effected. I don't believe in large salaried charities that a percentage of your donation goes to only assist certain people in certain situations. I would rather they decided what had to be paid or what was required to ease their day to day lives and what to do with the money. It's not like winning the lottery, it's bits and pieces that fill the cracks or allow them things you and I take for granted. Look local, ask around, chances are you know someone or a family member of a friend or acquaintance that has a go fund me site. You choose what you give, you choose to take credit or not for donating. You do it to help a real person of your own choice, not for a tax write-off. Do it because it is the right thing to do. If you don't want to, don't do it. That's the beauty of it, it's up to you.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Michelle A.
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Evan's Enucleation
September 22, 2018

GoFundMe helped me raise the funds needed for Evan's procedure. They were great. People were quick to respond and it was heart warming. It relieved stress on me as well.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BEST SUPPORT EVER!
September 22, 2018

I was having issues trying to start my GoFundMe for my parents after this Hurricane and the crew over at GoFundMe was quick to fix this issue. Literally in about 30 mins I had everything fixed and was on my way to creating this campain.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Wisconsin
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Helpful and prompt
September 22, 2018

I received a response quickly to a concern I had, and I really appreciate the way I was treated very kindly as well.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Customer Service
September 22, 2018

Jared part of the GoFundMe Customer Service Rep has been so awesome in helping me and Sarah Rice out with the page. He should be made CEO of the company itself!

Jared is excellent, helpful and patient and dealt with our problems in a very professional manner. I'd highly recommend him in any job across the USA.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had difficulty locating a GOFUND my blind cousin had a friend of her deceased husband place for her.
I sent a message to customer service in the evening before shutting down my phone and lo & behold, there was a response the very next am!
They're good!

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I created my first ever GoFundMe page for a very young friend of ours who is battling cancer again for the 2nd time. I must admit I was having a difficult time trying to figure out how to assign the husband as the beneficiary so they could access the funds but Jorge was quick to respond and help me in the right direction.

Thanks so much!

If anyone is interested in supporting a create cause please read Janicka's story at "Help Janicka Kramer Fight Cancer"

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gofundme offers the opportunity to assist when you find yourself of with situations of hardship. The economic support can be a great assistance during periods that can add to the stress of dealing with times of illness, dealing with suffering and dealing with the possibility of economic catastrophe. Use it. Can only help.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful experience
September 22, 2018

I must say great customer service, quick response and very professional. I was very pleased with all the help, I was having a issue with uploading a new campaign. I emailed support and within minutes, I got a response, help and answer to my problem.

Date of experience: September 21, 2018
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I started a gofundme to help out with an operation my dog was having. I was having a bit of trouble navigating my set-up and the tech support was right on it and really quick to answer all of my questions and help me out. It was very wonderful and reassuring to have someone help me, especially as I was very emotional given the nature of gofundme request. They have been wonderful.

Date of experience: September 20, 2018
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service
September 21, 2018

This is my first time creating a GoFundMe to help someone who had a fire. The process was easy, I was able to quickly raise funds and when I had a question customer service was outstanding.

Date of experience: September 20, 2018