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Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They automatically put my account on automatic renewal the same day my credit card was charged I contacted them and they declined to refund my money they do this all the time this outfit is a scam save your money and leave this outfit alone.

Date of experience: August 10, 2022
Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Subscription canceled
December 23, 2021

I canceled my subscription 5 days after the automatic billing date. That was 3 months ago and they said they would refund my money. Has not happened. It is difficult to see that the subscription is automatically renewed. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: December 23, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
14 helpful votes
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Seems Like A Scam
May 16, 2018

After resisting for many years, I joined classmates.com because they emailed me that 25 people had visited my profile and I was curious who they were because frankly I doubt I spoke to 25 different people while I was in HS. After joining and finding 3 names I recognized and 20+ I didn't, I emailed some of them and they unanimously indicated they never visited my profile and/or never knew me. I'll be cancelling my membership soon.

Date of experience: May 16, 2018
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Well guess I am not the only one running into a mess with Classmates. I got notice a few days ago that a renewal was paid from my PayPal account. When I checked PayPal I found they had paid $96 for a 2 year renewal that I was never notified about. PayPal did not get the money back since they said I had no documentation to prove Classmates couldn't charge me! Holy cow! Classmates was happy to move my account to non-renewal status per some setting and no more charges would occur. Classmates will not refund the $96 they charged me even though I said I was canceling on the exact date of renewal. Oh my where has this country gone with such scrupulous charging and non-willing to discuss the cancellation of membership. BAD companies, both of them, stay away or you will end up with similar non-agreed upon charging.

Date of experience: September 30, 2022
Wisconsin
47 reviews
141 helpful votes
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I was pleased that I joined Classmates.com Through membership, I was able to reunite with classmates from 40+ years ago. This resulted in many of us meeting again for a reunion after 40+ years. Since our small highschool had closed down years ago, this site helped us find each other again. Very pleased.

Date of experience: March 3, 2018
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worthless website.
May 26, 2023

They get a few people you went to school with, then message them that someone looked at your page. Then when you check to see, it's just someone that checked their page that was given the same notice. This goes round and around, never anyone you knew, never a new person. Then it says you have mail, that's them trying to sell you more worthless crap. Then they autobill you a hundred bucks a yeat and won't refund it without sending notice that they are going to bill you.

Date of experience: May 26, 2023
California
9 reviews
28 helpful votes
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They had a classmates dating website a while ago, even though many classmates members still can date each other on just regular classmates website. I've tried their dating website a while ago and it was waste of money and time. Many members didn't reply to my e-mails. Those who did only replied once and after I've replied, didn't reply back.

Date of experience: April 9, 2008
New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They were hacked
December 20, 2022

They use java script its a known weakness to hackers if you have used this site in the past they will have your name and password not to mention the site itself is a known scam to steal your money its not free

Date of experience: December 20, 2022
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The latest interaction with this company happened in June when I received an email offer for 3 months of access for $10. It was only for 3 months, not a trial, just 3 months. I had not used this site in years because I didn't really see the value. My first experience using the site was when I sent in my copy of my Yearbook and the offered me a month free service. I told them that I would not send them my Yearbook for one month of service, and requested one year of free service, they agreed. I later noticed that they were selling copies of my Yearbook for $99! Back to my latest experience, at the end of the three months the charged $21.60 to my Paypal account! I never agreed to this!

Date of experience: August 18, 2023
Chris E. Classmates Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with Classmates. Please reach out to our Member Care Team for further assistance with your concerns: https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Fraudulent charges
March 29, 2023

Said my account was opened in 2001 and charged in 2023. Will not refund a 96 dollar Charge for what I have no idea. This is a rip-off company. I feel very violated as I have no way to battle this company for this charge. For nothing! Don't use this company!

Date of experience: March 29, 2023
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No refund
May 23, 2022

I'm sure I'm not the only person complaining about not getting a refund back. Classmates should alert subscribers about the renewal payment. Not providing a refund and not alerting you about an upcoming payment makes them seem desperate.

Date of experience: May 23, 2022
Minnesota
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I purchased a three month trial membership and there was no email to request continued membership or notification of renewal date. I found a charge on my bank statement, the same day the draw was initiated. I immediately contacted customer service for a cancellation and refund request. No response. I sent a second request, no response. I contacted the BBB and filed a complaint. Only then did I receive a response with a statement: "we are issuing a refund." I would not recommend any membership with this organization. In fact, they stated this was a voluntary "one" refund. Even Paypal would not refund because it appeared as a auto renewal. BEWARE!

Date of experience: October 8, 2019
Rhode Island
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Crooks!
August 4, 2023

I signed up for a trial and immediately I had problems signing in. I contacted customer service about it and just kept getting the response "An email will be sent to you within 15 minutes to reset your password". The emails never came. I called them several times and again the 15 minute email. Finally I called them to cancel my subscription and guess what? Yup, a cancelation confirmation email In 15 minutes, it never came and they continued to take my money. I finally had to cancel my card and get a new one. DONT JOIN...

Date of experience: August 4, 2023
Lynne G. Classmates Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with Classmates. Please reach out to our Member Care Team for further assistance with your concerns: https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO CLASSMATES.COM They will sneakily auto renew and if you attempt to request credit they will DENY YOU CREDIT! Unethical practice and poor customer service. YOU WILL REGRET SUBSCRIBING TO CLASSMATES.COM. Form a Facebook Group page for your class instead. Look at your CC Statement: PCH*Classmates.com *******900 US $60.00
DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO CLASSMATES.COM - CREATE A FACEBOOK GROUP FOR YOUR CLASS INSTEAD

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Lynne G. Classmates Rep
over a year old

Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. Please visit https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/articles/15833429432461-What-is-the-Classmates-com-Refund-Policy- to review information regarding automatic renewal. If you believe you have been charged in error please reach out to our support team so we can look into this further for you: https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Class mates. Com Sucks
September 7, 2023

They can't even get the year I graduated right,I tried to cancel but it's almost like joining Scientology, it's almost impossible for me to cancel I'm really sick of them.
I unsubscribed like five times and they still can't get it through their head that I no longer want to be part of classmates.com.
Now they want me to click a rating I can't even rate them one star, but in order for me to continue I have to click one even though I do believe it's zero.

Date of experience: September 7, 2023
Lynne G. Classmates Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with Classmates. For information about how to unsubscribe from emails please visit: https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002224911-How-do-I-subscribe-to-or-unsubscribe-from-email-subscriptions- Please reach out to our Member Care Team for further assistance with your concerns: https://help.classmates.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Sorely Disappointed!
June 30, 2022

Don't waste your money! Even as a copy of the original it has VERY POOR quality. Pictures are BLURRY/FUZZY and it's HARD TO READ much of the printed material. Some photos are just faded and some over saturated. In either case it's hard to to discern some of the faces.
Base on the NO RETURN policy they knew people would be dissatisfied. It looks like a copy of a copy of a copy… Even if Classmates.com used an old copier running low on toner they could have done a better job.
Search the internet, search eBay, search anywhere before you buy this!

Date of experience: June 30, 2022
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So I got a yearbook from here and let me tell you this was not my first choice after reading what people had been through on classmates so I looked at other places but this was the only one that had the yearbook that I wanted so I prayed to God that it would come in time for a gift that I am giving and it did! I am sooo happy with how it came out and that it came on time for my mom's birthday gift. If you are wanting to get a yearbook from here get one but I know for some people things go wrong but sometimes you have to take a chance and let me tell you I took a Big chance lol but it came and it's the right one so I am happy

Date of experience: August 30, 2023
Lynne G. Classmates Rep
over a year old

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with Classmates, and we look forward to providing you with our services again in the future.

New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Blaise39
September 19, 2017

I highly recommend do not sign up the classmates.com I signed up inadvertently a few years back there is a picture that they posted on Google that has me next to and accuse pedophile I repeatedly contacted them to take it down absolutely no response so be very careful what picture you put out there this is the website I tried to get them take it down https://goo.gl/ /FUUpMN
Beware

Date of experience: September 19, 2017
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Once they have your cresit card they set your account for automatic renewal without your approval. They do not return calls or messages. Be careful.

They lost a lawsuit dor several milliom dollars for using yearbook pictures without approval of the classmate.

Date of experience: July 2, 2022
Connecticut
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I ordered a yearbook for my husband's NYC-based high school and was sent one from California. When I tried to get a refund for THEIR mistake, they refused! They are not reputable and have scammed far too many individuals! I should have researched Classmates.com BEFORE doing business with them. There are tons of complaints about them online! 'CROOKS & SCAMMERS are we, Classmates.com'... should be their tagline!

Date of experience: January 17, 2023

Overview

Classmates has a rating of 1.5 stars from 165 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Classmates most frequently mention credit card, customer service and automatic renewal. Classmates ranks 490th among Social Network sites.

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