Name: GoFundMe
Rating: 4.6

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Reem Haddad Houston, TX

This is an amazing platform to spread awareness for causes and people who are in need. It’s a great way to help people and be a blessing to them.

1 year ago

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Rick Froid Park Ridge, IL

GoFundMe has been outstanding with the fundraisers I’ve been involved in. They have a great website that keeps you in the loop with the fund after you sign up.

2 years ago

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Tom Reay Salmon Arm, BC

I have used gofundme a number of times over the years for worthwhile Causes and People. It has now become obvious that gofundme is a Political Organization. When they succumbed to Political Pressure to shut down disbursement of donated funds, then tried to steal them to give to their own cherrypicked 'charities or causes'; that was it for me. I will never use that service ever again.

2 years ago

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Maranatha Quickly Cheyenne, WY

I was paying to an event in Canada and the fund was shut down because of Media coverage. George Floyd and BLM was not closed down and there was burning and death in the streets. I feel this was a political move and politics should not be involved with charity funds. GFM is only an conduit to get funds out. NOT to end funds because they disagree with them. I will never use this platform again. There are plenty others to choose from.

2 years ago

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Taylor Smith Reno, NV

GoFundMe is a horrible business that just stole $10 million from the Canadian Truckers account. Not only will GoFundMe NOT give the money to the trucker's organization, they also REFUSE to give it back to the donors. Instead, they have decided to give it to organizations of THEIR CHOICE. Guess ehat Gofundme? We did donated the money to YOU!!!! You are theifs!!!!!! GIVE BACK THE MONEY!

2 years ago

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AlexK QC

Why is responding to emails such a problem for this platform? This is not some game app but a platform for people in dire needs to get help and yet gofundme simply either does not respond or responds with totally irrelevant, off topic replies, mind you takes 2-3 days just to get one if you get one. I am unable to log in, no error message of any kind, screen simply fades away as if logging in and stays this way forever. Have sent 3 emails asking for assistance or what to do with no response at all. So what am i suppose to do?

3 years ago

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K C Chatsworth, GA

I have used this site to get donations for three or four different reasons. I do exactly what is recommended to get donations started and to get to my goal. But not one of these gofundme fundraisers that I started has ever received a donation, not even a penny. And my fundraisers are about important things that are not stupid at all. But in my opinion, people that do stupid things are getting the money and absolutely way more than they asked for. This isn't a Fundraiser site of importance. It is a site for doing stupid crap and getting paid for doing the stupid crap. A very huge difference

3 years ago

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MindyV Lubbock, TX

GoFundMe is not a good way to try to raise money. Unless you personally know rich people, no one will help you. And the people who do donate to GoFundMe accounts only donate to horrible causes like abortions instead of people who desperately need money because they are struggling financially to make ends meet.

3 years ago

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Anita pea Dallas, TX

GoFundMe was very helpful with kickstarting my company. The service was easy to use and amazing pricing. Now my company is a well known place.

4 years ago

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Natalia Correa MDTribe Tallahassee, FL

I recently did a gofundme campaign to raise money for a medical mission trip. It was super easy to set up and manage! Highly recommend!

4 years ago

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Tiffany I Gaithersburg, MD

I’ve used this for a couple fundraisers. Success really depends on the person pushing it. But it’s a great way to involve people in your cause.

4 years ago

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Taylee Warner Riverton, UT

This works the best and I always love reading everyone’s GoFundMe’s that they have posted. I have used it and it works very well.

4 years ago

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judith stoll-stark Lawton, OK

Had a go fund me for friend who battling with cancer initiated . As I withdrawn the money for her, a couple days later I received an email my account was negative! Donor rebattled his donation as i contact go fund me i got an email stating a lot of donors don't realize the draft it does not say go fund me. Seriously company is aware of that problem, but doesn't ensure donors be notified what the bankdraft will say on bank statement. didn't even get a warning ,money was taken out of my account before I got notification , but go fund me keep there fee, never again .Bad business

5 years ago

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Helena Rutherford Oakland, CA

What started off as a honeymoon fundraiser for my mother has now turned into a major loss in personal finance. My account was suspended and all funds frozen. After weeks of jumping through hoops and running in circles, I get an email saying donations will be reimbursed within 10days. A month later and I get an email saying my funds have now been locked with National Treasury and I will need to apply for a liscense to access account. HUH? No response except the spam link to national treasure website. An impressively unhelpful platform.

5 years ago

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Laura Weaver Kittrell, NC

I have been attempting to make withdrawals for some time now but I never get any type of a confirmation when I enter my bank account information in and everytime I email these guys they never get back to me!!! I will never use the gofunme platform again...it looks like I will never be able to make any withdrawals from my donors so now I love issues going to the doctor's; thank you GoFundMe for being a complete waste of time and effort. You guys are complete garbage and I am speaking nicely about you when I say that!!!!!

5 years ago

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Christina Corbett Garden City, ID

I managed a campaign for a friend. It was very easy to set up and use, and customer service was very responsive and helpful when I had questions.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so glad to hear you had an easy fundraising experience, Christina! Our Customer Happiness Team is proud to help answer questions at any hour of the day. If our team can help with anything else at all, please feel free to contact us, 24/7!

Oct. 18th, 2018

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John Ortero Tavares, FL

I had a lot of questions about fundraising, and would it meet my goal, so far it’s been slow going but I have been told to give to time and I will.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad our Customer Happiness Team could help answer those questions, John! We recommend sharing your campaign as much as you can, and we've seen many campaigns start out slow but then pick up and reach their goal. Please let our team know if you'd like any other tips while on GoFundMe!

Oct. 10th, 2018

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bruce Carlsbad, CA

Everything is good except, I listed this as an emergency campaign, and CASH app deliver my money to my account the next business DAY! Thanks

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so appreciative of your feedback, Bruce! Our payment processors use ACH transfers, which have a 2-5 business day timeline to transfer funds to you. We're not able to speed that timeline up, even though we wish we could! If our Customer Happiness Team can help answer any questions or concerns, please do let us know.

Oct. 5th, 2018

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ALEXIS Atlanta, GA

Great customer support and super fast replies! Thank you for helping my brother! This is an amazing service and truly helps families!

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad our platform was here to help you raise funds for your brother, Alexis! We're honored to be the site to help people raise the funds they need, and our Customer Happiness Team is always standing by to lend a hand if any issues come up.

Oct. 5th, 2018

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Shevonna Norris Iowa City, IA

I had a issue with withdrawals so I contacted GoFundMe support . They contacted me back in a short amount of time to solve my issues !

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so glad our Customer Happiness Team could help fix up that withdrawal issue, Shevonna! If you have any other questions or concerns while on GoFundMe, please let our team know and we'll be here to help, 24/7!

Oct. 5th, 2018

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Michael Anderson Fort Madison, IA

So far it has been very good. I had a question and they answered it in a timely manner. Just keeping my fingers crossed for my son.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're sending all of our best to you and your family, Michael. We're proud to offer helpful support to ensure you have a successful GoFundMe campaign and receive all the funds raised. Please do let us know if we can help in any way.

Oct. 5th, 2018

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Kristin Pleasant Grove, UT

I have used go fund me only once to help raise money for a friend that lost her husband, to help cover funeral expenses. It was great.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad GoFundMe could be here for you in your friend's time of need, Kristin. We're sending our thoughts to your friend and our Customer Happiness Team will be here for you if you have any questions during your time on GFm, 24/7.

Jun. 14th, 2018

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Samantha Millville, UT

I have seen the good that can come from these! People are able to donate any sum of money to help someone in need when tragedy strikes.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Our goal is to always be here when someone is in need, Samantha. We never want to see anyone go through a tragedy, but we're glad our platform is a collective space for people to help other people. Thanks so much for your kind feedback, we truly appreciate it!

Jun. 14th, 2018

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Kathy West, TX

I was nervous about the process, but it was surprisingly easy. Also, when I did have a question I was contacted very quickly with the answer.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad to hear it was easy to set up your GoFundMe, Kathy! If you ever have any concerns while using GoFundMe, our Customer Happiness Team will be here to help, 24/7!

Jun. 14th, 2018

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Britney Los Olivos, CA

Always helpful and polite customer service. Incredibly easy and fast way to raise money as well! I definitely recommend.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so glad we could help, Britney! Thanks for your kind words about our Customer Happiness Team and our GoFundMe platform, we're happy you're a part of our GoFundMe community.

Jun. 13th, 2018

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Virginia Spindle Roanoke, VA

We are trying to help our grandchildren and Lynda S. and Marla A. are haters and GoFundMe deleted these 2 haters but unfortunately that must not be permanent, They r back again doing the same thing. I f.eel sure GoFundMe will fix this promptly and forever.

6 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

Reply from GoFundMe

We appreciate the feedback, Virginia, and we're sorry to hear you were placed in that situation. We're glad to hear Gina could take care of that issue for you, and if we can help with the campaign, please do let Gina and the other members of the Customer Happiness Team know.

Jun. 13th, 2018

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Cynthia Tuthill Saint Helena, CA

I find this group to be a trusted company with whom to do business! And, when I had a question, they were fast and fabulous at helping me via email.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We appreciate your kind words, Cynthia! We're glad to hear our Customer Happiness Team could help with your question, and they'll always be here to help, 24/7.

Jun. 12th, 2018

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milton

I can give 3 stars my campaign did not really work due to debit cards not working to make a donation how ever am pleased with the support in general am sure next time I will be very pleased with the donations

6 years ago

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Vladimir Suslov Glastonbury, CT

Extraordinary costumer support. GoFundMe foresees client needs and proactively facilitates help. Very nice, very intuitive, straight to the point.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad to offer prompt and helpful service, Vladimir! If we can help with anything else during your time on GoFundMe, please let us know.

Jun. 12th, 2018

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Rae Palmer El Cajon, CA

I had a problem getting on gofundme but working with a technician we got the bugs worked out. She was truly an amazing lady.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad our team member could help, Rae! We're always working to work out any issue you come across, so please let us know if we can help with anything else during your GoFundMe experience.

Jun. 7th, 2018

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Lynda Pemberton Bridgeport, CA

Had a problem with my credit card and the Representative was so helpful and concerned we got it all straightened out..Many thanks to her.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad to hear a member of our team could fix that issue for you, Lynda! We'll be here to help, 24/7.

Jun. 7th, 2018

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Allan gauthier

The staff were great. I was experiencing a little difficulty and the staff just took care of it for me. No hassles. Good job!

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so glad to hear it, Allan! If you ever experience another issue on GoFundMe, our Customer Happiness Team will be happy to assist, 24/7.

Jun. 4th, 2018

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Camiah

It isn’t not the best when you’re a starter but it does get better with the customer helping team. So I recommend it

6 years ago

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Marc Weber Greeneville, TN

It was very easy to use. I did have a couple of issues with linking something but the man I emailed with fixed meup right as rain with no issue.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad to hear our Customer Happiness Team could help with these small issues, Marc! Thanks for being a part of our GoFundMe community.

May. 25th, 2018

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Brian Boucher Norwich, CT

My experience thus far has been splendid. Any question I add were addressed quickly and professionally by your help team. I am very satisfied. Thank you.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're glad to hear you were satisfied with your support experience, Brian! Our Customer Happiness Team is here for you, 24/7.

May. 7th, 2018

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Maya Ollson Blairstown, NJ

GoFundMe is pretty easy to navigate and when you do encounter a problem their agents are not only knowledgeable but bring a very positive/inspiring attitude.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Thanks for the kind words about our Customer Happiness Team and our platform, Maya! Our Agents are always ready to help with all aspects of the GoFundMe experience.

Apr. 23rd, 2018

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Pixie.D.Bernier

The team is very warm and supportive, so far I have had a few dealings, mainly with Meg.G, and they have been kind and helpful with their advice.

6 years ago

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Tamela Jean Arnold Michigan Center, MI

I had a little trouble starting the go fund me account. Wasn't sure what title to put it under, then decided on other. Other than that is was fairly sim[le to start.

6 years ago

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Stand Skeleton Somerset, PA

Chance here to say GoFundMe has become one hundred percent improved in the space for real support. They have no competition from where I am. ??

6 years ago

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Janice Jackson Florissant, MO

My experience with GoFundMe has been fine the only problem is I wish I could talk to a live person by phone instead of by email.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback with us, Janice! Our Customer Happiness Team helps thousands of people each day, and while we don't currently have phone support, we're happy to promptly reply over email.

Apr. 6th, 2018

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Anne Giordano Ridgefield, CT

Every time I’ve had a question, the Go Fund Me team responded promptly and thoroughly and always conveyed a positive, friendly attitude.

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

You pretty much described the top three goals of our Customer Happiness Team, Anne. We're very happy to see they were able to deliver all three to you.

Mar. 9th, 2018

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Jody

I deleted my account by accident and sent an e mail to support. I had a response and resolution 6 minutes later! Wow!!!! Very impressed!!!

6 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

We're so glad you had a positive experience with our Customer Happiness Team, Jody! We pride ourselves on being the fastest team in the business to respond while still responding with a high-quality answer.

Mar. 9th, 2018

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Gary

Made a donation using my credit card to help Irma victims. Very next morning I was informed of the fraudulent use of my credit card that I had given to GoFundMe, to buy $243 of food from Panda express located only 4.1 miles from the GoFundMe offices. Coincidence possibly but I think they have a dishonest employee and I will not be taken in again.

7 years ago

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Kelly

Only really useful if one is a social media butterfly, otherwise those who are not are SOL. Kind of sad that people can raise money to pay for their unicorn's pet bill but those who are taking care of two dying parents, trying to pay over 200k in student loans, all while on disability and raising a young child cannot get any assistance from gofundme type of companies. Don't bother responding.

7 years ago

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Tarek

I have never seen a business or organization with no phone number to call. The email response is so generic and I can't reach anyone to help. I'm raising a charity for an orphanage and we did so well in one day, they ended up closing my account, refunding all the donations we raised with no valid reason, investigation or even responding to my emails Worst company ever!!!!!

7 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Hello Mr. Elshaarawi,

I can confirm that our Trust and Safety team has been working in conjunction with our payment partner to understand why these actions were taken on the donations you raised. I do see that you have two separate campaigns on GoFundMe, one that is raising funds that will be sent directly to a charity, and then another that you set up that was a personal fundraiser. I can assure you that donations to your charity campaign have not been affected here -

I have asked our Trust and Safety team to follow up with you to clarify how we can best continue with the second personal campaign you set up should you wish to raise funds on two separate campaigns.

All the best,
Rudolph

Mar. 6th, 2018

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almontecindy Foster City, CA

GoFundMe is a scam. We're a PTA, I'm the treasurer, and we have a simple campaign. They're happy to take people's money but it's nearly impossible to get the funds out, and there is no help if you're stuck. A teacher opened the account to help out, then PTA took it over. Both he and I are locked out getting any funds, we keep getting the same email over and over - add more info. We've added info everywhere - still nothing and no help from GoFundMe. This company is a scam. Use anyone else.

7 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Hi Cindy,

After reviewing your account, it looks like you had a conversation with our Community Management. They needed to verify some information for security purposes because you were not mentioned in the campaign itself, but you were withdrawing the funds. It looks like after providing the requested documentation, our team was able to verify your identity and clear you to withdraw the funds. We can confirm that at that point you were able to continue to withdraw all the funds that were raised on behalf of the PTA.

Mar. 26th, 2018

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Daniel Catlover Las Vegas, NV

Gofundme sucks 1. Their system is moronic. There is a "start a new campaign" link but it just takes me to my already started and over campaigns. There's no other option to make a new one. 2. In both dolphin and chrome browser (android lolipop) the gofundme menu malfunctions, it either won't open or flickers open and closes up again. 3. There's no way to change your wepay email. And it's been YEARS stuck at this level of stupidity.

7 years ago

Reply from GoFundMe

Hi Daniel,

We're sorry to hear about the trouble you had with our site! In searching for "Daniel Catlover" in our system, we were not able to locate any campaigns or correspondence with our Customer Happiness Team. After testing the issues you listed, we were not able to replicate any issues and can confirm that the above issues are working properly.

If you wish to contact our Customer Happiness Team for further assistance, please go here:

Mar. 26th, 2018

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Amy Glaser Ithaca, NY

Go Fund Me Double billed my credit card for my donation. My attempt to get this corrected involved contacting the credit card processor, We Pay, as it was there error. They redirected me to Go Fund Me, who promised to resolve the issue with We Pay. Two days later, I get a frantic Email from the person whose campaign I supported informing me that they are refunding my donation to her when it was supposed to be that they would refund the extra charge to me. They are charging her service fees to boot and this transaction. Customer service is friendly but entirely ineffective. I suspect fraud.

7 years ago

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Thomas-Victoria Kraus

I tried to help my brother who has been wrongly convicted, and there was a lot of crookedness with his case. Our family was ripped off from a couple attorneys, and my brother was not represented correctly. He has just paid another attorney to appeal his case, and I was trying to help him raise money for his attorney fees through go fund me, they allowed me to start the campaign, but then canceled it on me. I am very dissatisfied with go fund me service, and will look to other crowdfunding sites, before I ever decide to use go fund me in the future again.

7 years ago

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kylie od Southampton, PA

Raised money to help pay for my father's funeral services...GoFundMe's website doesn't even work properly. We cannot withdraw our money and was never made aware that we would also be subject to WePays percentages to be removed from the donations as well as GoFundMe's percentage. 5% plus an additional 2.9% and 30 cents for every donation. But that doesn't even matter because we cannot get a dime withdrawn from the site. DO NOT USE GOFUNDME

8 years ago