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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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California
2 reviews
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I recently started a GoFundMe campaign to "Help John Brennon Fight Back." Although there was little interest in the campaign the GoFundMe customer service staff did everything possible to assist me with ideas on how to promote the campaign to the widest audience. When I decided that the interest just wasn't there they assisted me in expeditiously refunding the contributions I did receive, in full, to the original donors. I have nothing but good things to say about my GoFundMe experience.

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
West Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was having great difficulty inputting my contacts into the Email system. After about 5 attempts I contacted Customer Service and Brittany tried to explain to me how to do so; I went online and after 3 more attempts, found that adding my contacts to an email couldn't be done. Brittany; went online... found an error in the program and corrected it, and contacted me accordingly. All done!

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Completely satisfied
September 1, 2018

Lauren responded in a timely matter. Followed up with me. Offered different solutions and followed through until my issue was resolved

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer care every concern and need. Was met at the time of need. I'm thankful to know there is a site. Like this to help those stuck in need and help.

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
Canada
1 review
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The people in the "Customer Happiness Team" are so kind and helpful. The person I dealt with, or who helped me, was Niall. Professional, kind, thoughful... the type of person you can only hope for when you need someone to listen.

Thank you all for your help. I know it is a business but it doesn't feel like one at all.

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Comment removal
August 31, 2018

I impulsively left a comment on someone's gofundme which I later regretted, but when I went to remove it I found that there was no way for me to edit my own comment! I was a little upset and there was nothing in FAQ about how to do it. I emailed them and someone got back to me within the hour. They found the site and removed my comment for me.It took less than 2 hours. Good job guys! (However, I think that should be changed so that a person can edit their own comments :) )

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
Canada
1 review
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Awesome Concept!
August 31, 2018

I just tried creating a campaign for a very worthy cause. However, after a few days no one donated to the fund. When I tried to donate myself, I had much difficulty. I ultimately decided to end my campaign after just a few days. The staff were really helpful and quick to answer my concerns. Although my campaign was not successful, I would gladly try it again just because I know I will get the help from the people at GoFundMe! Awesome concept... however I think it only works at times when the news is relevant.

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
North Carolina
1 review
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I was setting up a Go Fund Me for a friend which went fairly well until...
Thought I'd ended up wasting my hours and work until I wrote customer service.
Had a reply back within 20 minutes that was complete, answered everything I needed to know, told me the next steps so that I could preclude any further issues and provided me with the best customer service experience I'd had in a long while. And to top it off the representative was gracious and kind!

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I contacted gofundme in regard to a project I am involved with and while the company potentially could have helped me, they were honest in their assessment that perhaps they weren't the best option for this particular project and even offered up alternatives. While I was unable to use their service this time, they will be the first company I go to in the future because you don't usually get that kind of honesty these days.

Date of experience: August 31, 2018
Colorado
1 review
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Promising
August 31, 2018

You have to make the 1st step to make your goal. It not only encouraging, but promising as well. Sometimes you have to just reach out with faith. It can be rewarding.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Very understanding
August 31, 2018

They were very understanding and helped me with what i was having issues with. I will be using them alot but the only thing i am having problems with is raising money that i really need

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Kansas
1 review
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Just Incredible
August 31, 2018

A person who donated to our former campaign to try and raise the needed funds, asked about her refund, so I messaged Gofundme and they replied very quickly and knew what I was talking about and help the person out quickly. Keep up the great work.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Texas
1 review
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Newcomer help
August 31, 2018

This is my first effort at creating a "GoFundMe" page and I appreciate the guidance I have received. Looking forward to donations for a great cause!

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Stress reliever
August 31, 2018

I found that GoFundMe was very good and more importantly, the help me workers were able to reassure me and tell me how to get me funds. Very caring people there.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had a problem that was my own fault which they remedied in 5 minutes with friendly email communication.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Virginia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Even though I had to remove a compaign due to the recipient changing their mind, the customer representative at GOFUNDME was extremely helpful and friendly.
I was pleasantly surprised in the day and time to have someone be so nice.

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Absolutely incredible
August 30, 2018

My experience with GoFundMe was fantastic. Although I was raising donations for a friend of mine, I could not have been happier with the results that were received. It almost didn't seem real to me until I had heard confirmation that all donations had been withdrawn and were being put to great use. I'm truly so happy and will definitely recommend GoFundMe yo anyone who asks!

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
California
1 review
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I contacted customer service to refund my money for a campaign that changed after I funded it. I anticipated it was going to be a long and inconvenient process to get my money back. The online support team was prompt and thorough in processing my request. I am very pleased, thank you!

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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A donor to our campaign mistakenly did not notice the automatic 'tip' Go Fund Me uses to fund itself resulting in an extra unintentional $90 fee on their generous $600 donation. I wrote Go Fund Me customer service and they IMMEDIATELY rectified this and reimbursed the donors money. This was wonderful and impressed me deeply!

Date of experience: August 30, 2018
Minnesota
1 review
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Great
August 30, 2018

I had some urgent matters and the team took care of it as fast as humanly possible. The team is the best. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 29, 2018