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Genealogy.com This website has banned you temporarily

I keep getting a message when I am trying to read articles about the Longmire family that says Error 1015, You are being rate limited. It says the owner of this web site has banned you temporarily from this website. Why? I have done nothing more than research on my family which several have written about.

Harvey Richard "Rick" Sutton.

https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/81187502/family?cfpid=34434330855

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Genealogy.com Phishing scam

Received multiple emails from [protected]@hotmail.com and [protected]@gmail.com, purporting to be from a person who shared our last name (Bohan) and hometown in the “old country.” They sought additional information “to determine whether we are related.” One of the email addresses used has been identified here and elsewhere as being involved in Craigslist and PayPal scams. They had done their homework and attempted to demonstrate that they were genuine by sharing an extensive amount of “family” information, carefully presenting it to look authentic (e.g., referring to old addresses taken from envelopes to deceased relatives, etc.) All of the information they “shared, ” however, was in fact publicly available. Apparently a prelude for phishing for more compromising information from me or other family members….

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I subscribed for access to U.S. census records with Genealogy.Com. I understand they are part of the Ancestry.Com conglomerate that is part of the Mormon church. I knew that when I had completed my census search, I would have to call [protected] to cancel the subscription. Otherwise Genealogy.Com would continue a monthly billing of my credit card account...

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Genealogy.com earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Genealogy.com to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 0% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Genealogy.com is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Genealogy.com, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

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Several positive reviews for Genealogy.com have been found on various review sites. While this may be a good sign, it is important to approach these reviews with caution and consider the possibility of fake or biased reviews.

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  • Genealogy.com protects their ownership data, a common and legal practice. However, from our perspective, this lack of transparency can impede trust and accountability, which are essential for establishing a credible and respected business entity.

Overview of Genealogy.com complaint handling

Genealogy.com reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 11, 2006. The latest review This website has banned you temporarily was posted on Dec 12, 2023. Genealogy.com has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 3 reviews. Genealogy.com has resolved 0 complaints.
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