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Oklahoma
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tech service
March 24, 2016

I downloaded the most recent issue of MyHeritage, and couldn't sync my files. Sent a request to solve the issue. It took several replies before it was solved. Even though it took more than a week, the technician stayed with me as we went through possibilities. Turns out that this issue of: MyHeritage had some problems and "sync" was one of them. Re-downloading the more recent of the new MyHeritage got everything working. Some times it seems the service is slow, but they keep at it until the problem is resolved.
I would like to see a way that MyHeritage can sync more than 10,000 family files in a more timely fashion. I am pleased with MyHeritage at this point.
I have found that my family is related to the developer of Troy, as well as William the Conqueror and through him all of the subsequent monarchs of Great Britain. There are many Roman Emperors in my file. Too bad I didn't inherit their realms and fortune.:-)

Date of experience: March 24, 2016
Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Annoyed customer
February 25, 2021

Try talking to a real person just doesn't happen they keep referring you to their help Centre which is no help whatsoever when you need to speak to someone. They never answer the phone or give call backs. Very frustrating.

Date of experience: February 25, 2021
MyHeritage Support T. MyHeritage Rep
over a year old

Hi Angelene,

I absolutely understand how frustrating it is to wait to speak to a representative and I will do all I can to help.
Our aim is to avoid long wait times and we absolutely value every single one of our genealogy researcher's questions and request for assistance. I hope that you will allow us to make up for this disappointing experience you have reported.

I would like to investigate your case personally, please send me a message from your registered email address to shane.vipsupport@myheritage.com and I will be more than happy to help you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Shane, MyHeritage Team

Maine
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I had a DNA question about not being able to upload my raw file. Dana, the MH customer representative patiently walked me through the process. I discovered that this can't be done on an IPad. You must be using a computer! Who knew! Thank you Dana.

Date of experience: February 28, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been enjoying my premium subscription to MyHeritage, which gives me a huge amount of information to add to my family tree. There is also the option to send a message to another subscriber (& possible distant relative). Today I had a question about contacting another subscriber whose link I could not find. I had a very friendly and helpful call with AoifeD in customer service. She explained a few things about using the site (still have not found the actual link I need but I'm on the way).

Date of experience: April 14, 2018
Slovakia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Payment resolving
December 5, 2018

Before 1 year I upgraded my account. This year my card was charged automatically, without my permission. However after I informed them, they responded within a few minutes and sent me back my money. Very good and fast problem solving!

Date of experience: December 4, 2018
GB
1 review
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Premium Plus Family Site Subscription
January 13, 2018
Updated review

On January 5th 2018 I was billed &127.20 plus 20% vat for 12 months subscription for access to The Premium Plus Family Site. Up to press I have been unable to access anything but the basic site. I've Emailed with no response. Could somebody get back to me please?

Date of experience: January 13, 2018

Satisfied Now
January 9, 2017
Previous review

Got to say that Dean has Emailed me today and credited back the overcharged amount back to my account. Quite satisfied now, but still cant understand the reason for the double charging in the first place.

Date of experience: January 9, 2017
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best company for genealogy
October 21, 2022

I am so happy with MyHeritage because I could grow my family tree. The results of my DNA tests made it possible to find other relatives and we could connect our family trees which helped to find dates of birth and marriage for examples. Thus, we could find family documents. The ethnicity results are also precise and accurate, and express most of my origins

Date of experience: October 21, 2022
RU
1 review
0 helpful votes
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With the website MyHeritage I am cooperating with Jan 2009. I want to Express my gratitude to thank the Support Team at MyHeritage. Over all there were no unanswered letters! Assistance is lightning fast, problems are solved constructively. That is very nice - considering my years of participation in the project in connection with which I there are discounted subscription offers and bonuses! It is very important and whether that communication takes place in my native Russian language!
Huge thanks and respect Mache - very prompt professional coordinator for solving my questions in July 2017!
Such support and attitude towards customers is rare and I'm glad my family tree I decided to build this in MyHeritage!

Date of experience: August 13, 2017
Colorado
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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My Heritage is the most cost effective and the most broad spectrum family research I have tried.

Ive learned a lot about my family tree from this site and have always been able to get first rate customer support when needed. Today, I spoke with Breck in sales and he took a lot of time to patiently listen to all my questions and help me make important decisions about purchasing DNA tests for my entire family.

I highly recommend this site to anyone who wants to find our more about who you are and what you are made of.

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
Illinois
1 review
19 helpful votes
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Outraged and Ripped off
February 26, 2016

MyHeritage is affiliated with (probably owned and operated by) FamilySearch.org. Didn't know that before I did a trial period and forgot about it. Only used the site once. They charged my card $119, but only would refund $59 after I tried cancelling my subscription. That's their policy. The same is true for FamilySearch.org. This time, instead of getting my 'partial' refund, I got charged $159.
I was promised a refund of the erroneous $159 and the partial refund of $59 in... 3-10days. I asked several times to speak with a supervisor or manager. Never was allowed. And, even after their mistake (which caused other issues with my bank account), they still refused to give my initial full refund. Oh, they offered a $25 gift certificate to use on their products. I'm quite upset, to say the least.
Ancestry.com is better and the site is more user friendly, too.

Date of experience: February 26, 2016
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
December 14, 2017

With the exception of the instructions in the kit being for a different kit and after I called MyHeritage, the very polite lady on the phone helped me through the process of registering our DNA kits. She was very easy to hear and spoke clearly and not fast. It was a very good experience. I give them so far 5 stars.

Date of experience: December 14, 2017
Australia
1 review
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Dispute Resolution
August 12, 2021

I had two complaints, one IT and one financial. Both were professionally handled. Offers and counter-offers negotiated until both Service Provider and Customer were agreed on terms & conditions, so the
Issue was quickly and amicably resolved. A potential customer loss was skilfully retrieved with patience and bone fide willingness to compromise. Bouquets to Yocham, Shirley & Anthony. David Jones, Queensland, Australia

Date of experience: August 12, 2021
GB
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Hi
I have discovered that payment have been take without my agreement, I cannot access the my account has it keeps saying incorrect password, I try to reset but never receive the reset email.
I have tried contacting customer service with no joy at all.
My advice to anyone considering using this website is DON'T

Date of experience: January 19, 2016
MyHeritage Support T. MyHeritage Rep
over a year old

Dear Shane,

Thank you for your review here on SiteJabber.

Would you be so kind as to contact me at support@myheritage.com from your registered MyHeritage email address and also place my name in the subject line.

This will ensure that you are forwarded directly to me and I will look into this for you.

Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,
Dean,
MyHeritage Team.

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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We sent our DNA test kits in one week ago, by US Mail, from Dallas to Houston, about 250 miles. As of today, they have not logged our samples into their system, so I have no way of knowing whether or not they received our samples. I used the envelope provided in the test kit, so the samples were sent first class mail. I should have used priority mail, so I would have a tracking number and proof they received the samples. The customer service rep. Was no help. She said I would have to wait, possibly up to 3 weeks before my samples are logged into the system. Then another 3-4 weeks to get results.

Date of experience: October 10, 2017
South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Excellent support
February 1, 2017

I had a question about the app and subscription services. I was helped by a very friendly young man called Itai. He answered all my questions, found help from a colleague when he needed to and was generally very accommodating. This is not the first time I have used the support number and will certainly make use of their service in future.

Date of experience: February 1, 2017
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They immediately took 2 payments out of my bank. I complained and they said it was normal and the 2nd payment would be refunded in 5 business days. It has not been. Its close to Christmas and that extra $119 was for presents. Would like to cancel altogether and get both payments back. Sure, that'll happen.

Date of experience: December 8, 2018
MyHeritage Support T. MyHeritage Rep
over a year old

Dear Pat,

I regret to hear about your experience and I'd like to help. Usually, when there is a refund, the money is back in the user's bank account within 10 business days. This time will vary depending on the bank.

MyHeritage is a refund friendly company, Pat, so please feel free to email me so I can personally assist you. My email address is elena.vipsupport@myheritage.com

Kind regards,
Elena, MyHeritage Team

Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As a busy man, I hate to be disturbed by incorrect or unclear messages.
The end of the message was, for any question call our number.
I have called, the lady's reply was exact and I waited not too long to have a full satisfactory answer and even gained some unexpected disscount. Thank you. Carry on.

Date of experience: May 8, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tried repeatedly to call customer service and either got a busy signal or recording saying that there was nobody here call later. However, being frustrated I sent an email describing my problem that I with my order and they immediately sent me a confirmation and the next day a detail response resolving my problem.

Date of experience: March 26, 2017
Colorado
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Update.
April 29, 2018
Updated review

Once I really, loudly complained and then wrote this review, that is when they finally offered a refund. You can get a refund but it takes multiple emails AND a very negative review. No, finally giving me the refund won't change my review. Offering it right up would have earned a much better review.

Date of experience: April 29, 2018

Rip off!
April 27, 2018
Previous review

First you cannot do ANYTHING on this site without buying a "plan", then it is billed annually only, then even the $10/mo (at annual rate) plan sends you repeated "discoveries" that only include your mom and dad that you already put on your 3 person family tree... only to find out that on this $10/mo (billed annually) plan you can't even look at ANY information (that you can get in droves on Ancestry for similar cost) even on yourself, and, lastly, you cannot cancel this "wonderful" service, only cancel the annual renewal. Mind you, I tried well within 30 days. Doesn't matter. They were generous enough to offer me manual annual renewal! Thanks but do not waste your time or your money... you get NOTHING that isn't just a fraction of what you get for similar price at other sites. Scam!

Date of experience: April 27, 2018
South Carolina
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
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My DNA accounts were picking up trees from people who had invited me. So, those trees were linked to me and to my family members giving false information.

I still don't know how that happened.

Once I figured out how to contact My Heritage support, the solution came quick and the fix was easy,

Date of experience: July 11, 2018

Overview

MyHeritage is generally well-regarded for its user-friendly platform and extensive database, which many customers find invaluable for tracing their ancestry and connecting with relatives. Users appreciate the regular updates and the powerful search capabilities that facilitate discoveries. However, concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly related to billing issues and the difficulty of reaching support. Some users have reported feeling overwhelmed by the volume of information and have encountered challenges in verifying data. Overall, while the service is praised for its features, improvements in customer support and communication are necessary to enhance user satisfaction.

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service
405
value
336
shipping
205
returns
195
quality
336
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