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unauthorized billing
I joined Classmates.com with the 5.00 basic service. Now that Memory Lane has taken over Classmates.com, they (Memory Lane) has taken it upon themselves to auto draft 39.-- out of my bank account with out any authorization or opportunity to upgrade, which I would NEVER do as I used Classmates.com less than 10 times even at the 5.00 basic membership. I want a credit of the 39.-- back into my bank account. I assure you there are a HUGE amount of people feeling just as I am. It is lowdown and I hope everyone will cancel their membership, gives Classmates.com a very bad name. I am serious about this, I want my money back.
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Unauthorized charges on my credit card
On my credit card statement of [protected] I was charged $39.00 for a membership to this website. I have not authorized this nor do I belong to the website. I do not know how they aquired my Credit Card #. I have reported this to my Credit card and also to the Indiana State Attorney Generals Office. I hope that all who have had this experience will do the same no matter what state they may live in. This is the only way we can get them to revoke their license to sell on the internet through the state.
Classmates - Unauthorized membership billing
Classmates has been taken over by memory lane and the new website is using credot card information stored on the former site To automatically renew, without notice, memberships in the new site. They did it before even notifying me of the new site, thereby Denying the right of refusal.
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I am so tired of classmates.com continually charging my account when I only signup for a 7 day membership.
It isn't please can I have my money back ... after all the BS I've taken from Classmates I think they will be very surprised, if the Government won't shut these crooks down, then the Government won't care when we do. I'll be just as professional as you are.
Why was I not notifid about this billing? You took my money with out me agreeing to it. I CANT AFORD IT, I dont want it. I would like it back NOW. I have not been at that Web site. You just put me in a bind. I know you dont care what happens aslong as you get your money. It would be nice if you notifided me about this bill. Please can I get my $39.00 back. Thank You Mike
took $39 out of my account without authorization
Do not subscribe to Classmates.com. As you can see from the comments that this company takes money out of your account or makes charges that they are authorized to. I hope someone has a law suit going that will stop this. Beware of Classmates.com and the phone number is [protected] for them. I have never used this service so I am paying $39.00 for a service that I have not and will use. I have notified my bank to stop payment on this unauthorized charge and I am hoping they can do that. Final notice beware of Classmates.com.
no way to cancel
The telephone number you have to call is not an 800 number, so I have been calling and the wait time is forever, no way to get through to them.
I tried on-line and still no way to cancel.
They charged my credit card, which is how I knew they were signing me up for another year.
I tried to file a complaint with the credit card company, because the credit card they had, had been cancelled, but I guess
The credit card company automatically transfers to the new credit card. But they filed my complaint to classmates, and guess what classmares said I did not contact them... How is that possible?
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billing
I signed up with classmates a few years ago. If you don't want them to charge your credit card, then cancel your membership via phone [protected]) and get a cancellation number to give to the credit card company if they charge you the following year. You can not get a refund until you cancel them prior to your renewal. You and I will have to eat the charge until you do the cancellation. I included their phone number and also go to your personal/account page and delete any credit card info you have on their. Make sure to keep the cancellation number someplace to give to the credit cared company incase they charge you the following year.
please cancel this should have been canceled over a year ago i don't know what happened. IMMEDIATELY
automatic billing without my permission
They say I signed up for trial membership of $9.99 a year and was automatically renewed after one year and billed my credit card $39.00. I did not sign up for a trial membership as I had not used classmates.com for several years. I called and talked to a representative and he said he would cancel my subscription and I would have to call my credit card company. I did call my credit card company and they disputed the charge but classmates.com would not refund my $39.00 and now I am stuck paying this. Lori, Santa Maria, CA
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THEY WITHDREW 39.00 FROM MY BANK ACCT WITHOUT MY AUTHORIZATION WHICH OVERDRAWN MY ACCT I DEMAND THAT MONEY TO BE PUT BACK INTO MY ACCT PROMPTLY. I HAVE NEVER WENT INTO THIS WEBSITE ENOUGH TO PAY 39.00 FOR IT. I HAVE CONTACTED MY BACK TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION.I ONLY TRIED FOR THE 1 YR AND WASNT IMPRESSED WITH IT.NO MONEY SHOULD EVER BE TAKEN FROM MY ACCT WITHOUT ME AUTHORIZING IT.PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY AND IVE BEEN ISSUED A NEW CARD SO YOU CAN NEVER DO THIS AGAIN.PLEASE RETURN THE M ONEY TO MY ACCT IMMEDIATELY SO I WANT HAVE TO TAKE OTHER MEASURES TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION SO FAR YOU HAVE COST ME 70.00 WHICH INCLUDES THE SERVICE CHARGE IVE BEEN CHARGED BY THE BANK.
charging for service never received.
My complaint is the same as everyone else's. I succumbed to the 9.99 offer for an annual membership last year and never authorized automatic renewal. I cannot reach them by email or phone. It seems the only way to dispute a charge is by first logging in. Since my account has never been accessible, I can't do that.
This month's credit card bill showed a charge of 39.99 from Classmates.com. I have disputed the charge with my credit card company but they have not responded.
unauthorized auto renewal
Classmates auto renewed my account prior to the end of membership. I called to tell them no, I am not interested in continuing my membership and please refund my money (Yes, I had gone in before calling them to change my renewal to "manual" and remove my cc information).
Classmates basically tole me tough - we will be glad to cancel your account in 2011!
I then got in touch with my bank to explain what had happened and to dispute the charge - "auto renewal prior to the end of the current membership - membership cancellation request denied - refund denied" and was pretty much told the same thing - tough! Jp morgan chase must be in cahoots with classmates - they told me that I am "under contract" with them - regardless of whether or not I wanted to continue the membership! All of this happened while the charge was still pending in my account!
Beware! My only recourse now is reporting them to the bbb and i'm out the $39.00...
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In the past I have renewed my classmates account twice...last time was july 2010 using their seldom seen $9.95 per year deal (this offer will pop up when you go thru the renewal process but then decide to not finalize...log off and up pops the $9.95 per year offer)...i exercised it using a credit card I knew would expire well before the next classmates renewal date.
automatic renewal billing
Classmates.com recently charged my credit card for a yearly renewal automatically without notice. I updated my profile several months ago and I thought I had changed the automatic to manual payment for renewal. According to classmates.com it's too bad and I am out the $39.00 bucks whether I use their site or not. I am under the impression that some states have passed laws against automatic renewals without authorization by the subscriber. If not it should be!
Thank you,
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I just found the same charge on my credit card, placed there by Classmates last month when my membership expired. I had renewed my account in February/March of 2010 when it was still Classmates and not Memory Lane. I have not visited the site since shortly after I renewed the membership. I never made an agreement with Memory Lane and when I renewed my account last year there was no automatic renewal. Now they have me wrapped into some automatic renewal agreement with Memory Lane that I never agreed to or knew about until today (never received an email from them either). How could I know that I needed to opt out before my 2010 membership expired if I never visit their site? It's not mandatory to visit their site. Their site is lame, that's why I never visit it and I had planned to never renew my membership there after 2010. It's like they knew that a lot of people were not renewing their Classmates membership, so they found a way to rip people off. By the time you realize they took your money without authorization, it's too late and your card has been charged. Classmates/Memory Lane has a big surprise coming. My credit union is going to remove this UNAUTHORIZED CHARGE from card account and I will never give Classmates another dime. My husband also removed his account. They screwed up and lost another customer. They are crooks! It's very rude to sneak people's money without notifying them beforehand, so they can opt out; and then to give people the proverbial finger once you find out what they've done. Like we want to do business with them after their little stunt! Not! Looks like they another class action lawsuit slapped on them.
illegal billing
On my latest credit card statement there was a transaction for $41.25 US dollars for a withdrawall on the Sept. 25 to 29th. This was not done with my approval.
I quit Classmates as a Golf member in 2012. I have been charged each of the last two years? Why does this happen to me and as I can read, to many other former Classmates members. Someone has lodged a Class Action Lawsuit which I will gladly join if they send me the information required.
Wayne R. Moore
Ottawa, Ontario. Canada
Ki1 1J3
reporting unauthorized auto-renewing
Filea complaints with the bbb and attorney general-links below
They go under classmates online inc. renton wa 98057
Www.atg.wa.gov/fileacomplaint.aspx#online
Attorney general - washington link to file online
Http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/
File online with bbb
Many of their addresses:
Classmates.com 1100 oakesdale ave, renton wa [protected]
2001 lind ave sw #500, renton wa [protected]
333 elliott ave. w. ste. 500, seattle, wa [protected]
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unauthorized charge
Fraud of the decade: after having a free classmates membership for a year, classmates offered me a special one-year gold membership for $19. I accepted but after a few months I realized that the information on the site was stale and I planned to let my membership lapse. Classmates had other ideas, however.
Without my knowledge or authorization, they billed my paypal account $39 for an annual subscription. I emailed classmates a half-dozen times and each time they responded with the same "canned" email: they were sorry that I canceled my membership but I should continue to enjoy the service for the next year —
In other words, "screw you, sucker!"
I filed a complaint with paypal but they dismissed my claim for an absurd reason that was pure double talk and had nothing to do with unauthorized use of my account.
I wrote my state attorney general's office asking them to investigate classmates. This company must be put out of business.
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Someone sign me up to a site called Clasmates.I didnt authorize this used my credit card..Please remove me from this > Please return my money back to my checking account..Thanks Cecilia Lee...
read the fine print, like every other website out there, once you subscribe - you automatically renew. you have no recourse unless you call beforehand and have written proof.
its all on you buddy.
unauthorized charge to credit card
This company took $39.99 out of my pocket and called me to return it. Don't take no for an answer. Call every number and every executive personally. Email your states attorney general. Act like your crazy.
Heres my list of numbers - if they say no - go to the directory and randomly dial names "smith" is a good one.
[protected] (direct line to erik randerson vice president investor relations)
[protected]
[protected]
[protected]
[protected] (classmatesmedia)
[protected]
[protected]
[protected]
[protected]
This company is also called classmatesmedia and the parent company is united online.
Linked in is a great source for contacts.
You want to see the guy who have your money?
http://investor.untd.com/management.cfm
Try emailing
Erick randerson
Vice president investor relations
[protected]@untd.com
Direct line [protected] leave a message.
Don't give up! They don't want to deal with you.
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charged on credit card without my permission!
I signed up for classmates.com several years ago. I only wanted to try this for one year. That was all I agreed to! I just discovered that they are still billing my credit card company! I have no need for classmates.com! Who needs them when you have free facebook! I hope that other people will diligently check their credit card statements to make certain that this business is not still taking money that has not been authorized! I'm as mad as fire!
I just found out the same thing has been happening to me. I ended my membership with Classmates.com in 2007 and they have been charging me $15 per quarter without authorization. I called Classmates and they confirmed my membership terminated in 2007. They could not tell me where the money was going or to which account. I have my credit card and bank looking into it. If I'm not satisfied with their results I will forward my complaint to the Attorney General's Office and see what they will do. I will also call a local news show to see if their complaint person is interested in pursuing this.
fraud!!
Warning classmates.com is committing fraud!I signed up for gold membership in aug. 1st 2010 and i have been unable to browse the website!I can only log in and get 1 page of my school members pages! I cannot email members nor have the full access priveledges as per my membership states!I have called customer services to get help and emailed with no response!The phone number listed on my bank statement is not a valid customer service number!You only get automated system and no help. Do not join this classmates.com as per all the complaints about the automatic billing and lying about members searching for you. These are real complaints and ihave to say they are all true!They are false and misleading!Iam filing a complaint with washington state internet fraud as well as a complaint to the b. B. B. Warning to all who want to join this site!
Often if one types in the name of a school (eg Delmar Harvard, St. Louis} one is presented with a link to classmates.com.
**********IF ONE MAKES THE MISTAKE OF CLICKING ON THIS LINK, AND THEN TRIES TO LEAVE CLASSMATES.COM,
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE COMPUTER . THIS COMPANY'S PRESENCE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE TOO!
class mates com just charges your account that reall makes me mad that they can do this
did not order
Sirs:
I was going through my emails ans kept finding some that were sent to me saying a school mate of mine had written in my guest book. I found three of them, I'm not a member of the class mate guest book so I went to the sight and sure enough I was listed.
I did not enroll in this book so I went to my banking on line and there it was where $59.00 had been taken out of my husbands checking account on 5-3-2010. I don't know how this happened but I want the money put back into the account.05/03/2010 POS Purchase 05/02 23:57 CLASSMATES.COM [protected] WA 508384 CLASSMATES. 5968 59.00 .
Please help me with this problem. I have already changed my password so whoever did this WILL NOT do it again.
Thank you,
Claida Williams
sorry i ever got involved with classmates ...just got a statement with the 39.00 renewal fee and although i called [protected] and cancelled the membership, i can't get a refund. if i had been told that when i got the trail membership, i never would have signed on. their service certainly isn't worth 39.00 ... guess i'll have to join the class action club, but i really don't expect anything fron that either
Classmates - unauthorized charges
I was charged for another year on my credit card without my knowledge. They claim when I first signed up it was to be an automatic charge until I cancelled, yet they cannot provide me with any paperwork confirming that. I can't believe they would not send a renewal form just in case you didn't want to continue to use the website. When I called them, I wa...
Read full review of Classmates and 15 commentsbullying/harrassment
I have been a member of Classmates off and on over the years. I recently in the last month or so decided to check out the discussion boards. I was not welcomed at all! I was called an idiot by a woman called Lynn Williams, an @sshole by Beth Hudon, , and I left their board, and started my own, , they continuedon my own board !The harassment and name calling didn't stop there! It has continued since! I found a friend who has helped me, she knew the ropes on how to report bad behavior, I e-mailed CM and so far nothing has been done. I have had to hit the ignore button so as not to see what the others are posting about me, , I hear it's pretty ugly! I have not used a swear word on CM, but know how to defend myself. Now I think I have been kicked off of my own board, for what? I am unable to post, it says I have to join in order to post! I did nothing wrong! I would like to have a telephone number to CM to talk to them personally! I am not done yet! There have been some laws broken here!
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Classmates Customer Reviews Overview
Classmates In-depth Review
In summary: Classmates.com is a nostalgia-driven platform that allows users to reconnect with old school friends, browse yearbooks, and reminisce about their school days. While it offers a unique service, the experience is mixed, with some users finding great value in the nostalgia and connections, and others expressing concerns over privacy and the cost of premium features.
Overview of Classmates.com: Classmates.com is a social networking service aimed at helping individuals reconnect with friends and acquaintances from school days. It provides access to a vast collection of digitized yearbooks and enables users to search for people they went to school with.
Ease of Use and Website Navigation: The website is user-friendly, with a clear layout that makes it easy to search for schools, classmates, and yearbooks. Navigation is intuitive, allowing users to quickly find the features they are looking for without much hassle.
Membership Options and Pricing: Classmates.com offers both free and paid membership options. The free version allows for basic searching and viewing of profiles, while the premium membership provides additional features such as message sending and reading, and access to yearbook pages. Pricing for premium membership varies and may be subject to change, so users should check the latest rates on the website.
Features and Functionality: The site boasts features such as the ability to create and attend reunions, a vast archive of yearbooks, personal profiles, and the option to share photos and memories. Premium members enjoy enhanced communication tools and better access to yearbook content.
Database of Schools and Yearbooks: Classmates.com has an extensive database of schools and yearbooks, which is one of its most appealing aspects. Users can find yearbooks from different years and schools across the United States, making it a treasure trove for those looking to take a trip down memory lane.
Reconnection Success Stories: There are numerous success stories shared by users who have reconnected with long-lost classmates and friends through Classmates.com. These anecdotes add a personal touch and validate the platform's purpose.
Privacy and Security Measures: The site claims to take privacy and security seriously, offering users control over their personal information and who can view their profiles. However, there have been concerns and complaints about privacy in the past, so users should review privacy settings and terms carefully.
Customer Support and Service: Customer support is available through a help center and direct contact options. The responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team can vary, but there are resources available for users who need assistance.
User Experience and Interface: The user interface of Classmates.com is clean and straightforward, contributing to a positive user experience. The site's design is somewhat dated but functional, and it does not hinder the overall usability.
Mobile App Availability and Features: Classmates.com offers a mobile app that provides convenient access to the platform's features on the go. The app includes most of the functionality available on the website, although some users may find the mobile experience to be less comprehensive.
Community Engagement and Interaction: The platform fosters community engagement through forums, announcements of reunions, and the sharing of memories. Interaction levels can vary depending on the activity of the user base from specific schools.
Success Rate in Finding Classmates: The success rate in finding classmates can be quite high, especially for those who attended schools with a large number of registered users. However, success can vary widely depending on the school and the year.
Additional Services and Products: Beyond reconnecting with classmates, the site offers additional services such as the sale of memorabilia and the ability to print yearbook pages. These services provide added value for those looking to own a piece of their past.
User Testimonials and Feedback: User feedback is mixed, with some praising the site for helping them reconnect with old friends, while others criticize it for issues such as privacy concerns and the cost of premium features. Prospective users should read multiple reviews to get a balanced understanding of the service.
Comparison to Competitors: Compared to other social networking sites, Classmates.com is unique in its focus on school connections and yearbooks. However, it faces competition from broader social networks that are free to use and offer more modern features and interfaces.
Pros and Cons: Pros include a unique niche for reconnecting with school friends, an extensive database of yearbooks, and nostalgia-inducing features. Cons are the cost of premium features, privacy concerns, and a somewhat outdated interface.
Final Verdict and Recommendations: Classmates.com is a specialized platform that can be a valuable resource for those looking to reconnect with school friends and revisit their past. However, users should be mindful of privacy settings and consider whether the premium features are worth the investment for them. For those interested in school-based networking, it's worth exploring the free membership to gauge the site's value on an individual basis.
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MEMORYLANE/CLASSMATES WITHDREW MONEY FROM CHECKING ACCOUNT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION AND MY KNOWLEDGE. THIS IS ONLINE THEFT. CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNT NOW!
I have just checked my bank account and there is an unauthorized charge today from Classmates/Memory Lane. I want this stopped immediately.
I was most unpleasantly surprised this weekend by a charge to my credit card that I did not authorize. It wasa a $39 membership fee for Classmates/Memory Lane, an organization to which I DO NOT BELONG. I want my money back now!28bbf
This company was authorized to make a one-time charge of $6.95 in March 2011, but has made an unauthorized charge in each month since. I cannot locate an address or contact to the company to stop these transactions. I have submitted a dispute claim with my credit card issuer.
what a scam! I called to get a refund and they said once it's been charged there is nothing they can do...so I asked for a supervisor who said "ok, we will make a one time exception and refund you $35". Why do I not trust that this will actually be refunded? I cancelled my debit card so they at least will never be able to STEAL from me again.
Ditto, same happened to me. I enrolled in a 3 mo. membership 2 years ago and did not renew because I didn't use it. Now my credit card has been charged $59.00 without authorization. I can't find anything on the site that is $59.00. I work for attorneys and am going to talk with them about a class action lawsuit Monday when I get to work. Also I would suggest that everyone that has been ripped off by this entity contact prosecutors to bring criminal charges for fraud and deception;
Did not give permission to rejoin Classmate/MemoryLane.
Please return fee and cancel.
Cathy Hoppal
Memory Lane just charged my credit card $39 for a renewal that I did not authorize. I've never heard of this outfit, and was never a member. They have apparently taken over Classmates, where I had a one year membership, and are automatically renewing accounts without authorization. Their website says you can cancel at any time, but they do not refund membership fees. How can they legally get away with this? Is there any recourse? Carole DiStefano
I did not authorize a chage to my charge card of $59.00. Remove this charge. I do not want the classmate-memory account. I haven't had this account for over 10 or more years nd do not want them now.
i was charged 39.00 for this classmates.com memory lane haven't even been on their site now my account is overdrawi ng i want this to stop