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The Software MacKiev Company

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 18 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 8 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/05/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I prepaid for a FamilyTreeMaker upgrade that was supposed to come out the end of 2024. It still has not been provided. I contacted MacKiev customer service multiple times and they kept saying the upgrade was coming, but they didn't have a definitive date. I have recently asked for a refund, but based on the complaints here, it doesn't look as if I will get one.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/16/2025

      The business has told me they couldn't refund to the card I used when ordering, and has stated they will send a paper check to my address that I provided. That was on April 9, 2025. I have not seen a refund yet. Please see the attached correspondence for details.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/11/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 30 Jan 2025 I requested a refund from Software MacKiev. The respondent, ******, urged me to wait a little longer because he claimed the FTM2024 program would be out soon. I bluntly told him I was tired of the lied and want my refund. On 3 Feb 2025 ****** messaged me to say he had processed my refund. I also received an email from Software MacKiev Support that was a confirmation of the "return processed for FTM 2024 download and USB" It is now 11 Feb 2025 and I have NOT received the refund.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/22/2025

      I have heard from the business in response to my complaint.  They keep saying they have processed a refund but I have not received it yet.  They also had the audacity to ask me to send them a copy of my bank statement so they could verify that I haven't received it.  I did Not send them a copy of my bank statement.  They keep sending me emails and stating "this is confirmation that the refund has been processed".

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/07/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Ordered upgrade of Family Tree Maker 2024 in April 2024 but have yet to receive product. Have had virtually no contact from company supposedly providing product, Mackiev Software, except a website posting of "Coming Soon".As it is not 2025 I wish to have my purchase charge of ***** USD refunded to the credit card it was charged to through ******.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/30/2024

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Terrible customer support and on-going lack of information from Mackiev.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/09/2025

      I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

      I have contacted several times since my complaint and have not received, what I believe, is a reasonable response to my complaint. I have searched on-line and found others who have the same or similar complaint.

      I also believe there to be a scam regarding the pre-order and install of Family Tree Maker 2024. I contacted Mackiev and gave them the information I have. They did confirm neither the pre-order offer nor the offer to have the 2024 version remotely installed, was not from Mackiev. I suggested they may want to notify customers, due to some people have allowed the remote install with very negative results. In my opinion their lack of action to curb this scam is negligent.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/26/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I ordered a new upgrade for Family Tree Maker that was promised before 2024 ended. Well here it is Dec 26, 2024 and haven't heard one word about when I will receive the new 2024 upgrade. Promises given all the time but never fulfilled! I don't want a refund I WANT the 2024 upgrade of Family Tree Maker Your FTM 2024 Download Delivery Information Oct 13 at 6:40 PM PrintRaw message Family Tree Maker Support <***********************************>To: ******* ****** <***********************************>Dear *******,Thank you for preordering Family Tree Maker 2024!COMING LATER THIS YEAR It's been thirty five years since Family Tree Maker was born, and each new edition takes this grand old brand to new places its original creators could only have dreamed of. We are so excited to be getting ready to launch this new version of Family Tree Maker! Right now it is going through final testing and being given some finishing touches we expect it to start shipping later this year. At that time we'll send you an email with detailed download and installation instructions.TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you need assistance go to our ************** *************************** where you will find a range of support articles that are likely to help. If you need assistance from a service agent, you can enter Live Chat in the search field at the ************** and open an article with instructions for starting a chat and a table of hours that Live Chat is available where you ************* We'd love to hear from you as you explore your family history with Family Tree Maker. If you have any ideas for new features, have a bug to report, or have a Family Tree Maker story you'd like to share with us, please stop by our Family Tree Maker page at www.familytreemaker.com.The Family Tree Maker Team at Software MacKiev

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/08/2025

      I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/06/2024

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      **The MacKiev Company - A Terrifying Disaster for Loyal Customers**On 12/6/2024, I attempted to access my 2019 version of Family Tree Maker. I should note that I have been utilizing this software for more than 10 years. The frustration began when the so-called 'customer service' phone number immediately disconnected my call. Forced to use the online chat feature, I was connected with a technician. To my utter horror, this technician took control of my computer and began deleting my Family Tree. Yes, you read that right!He then dared to tell me that I would have to fork out over $200 - $500 for the 2023 version of Family Tree Maker before upgrading to the 2024 version. Are you kidding me? I paid for this software once and Im not paying again. The hostage tactics employed by The MacKiev Company are not only a slap in the face to loyal customers but also to the original creators. The technician rudely stated, "Well you can upgrade or not have access to your files or the ability to sync from ************." Unbelievable!Repeated attempts to contact MacKiev Company have all failed. All attempts to actually get someone on the phone have failed. The company is a HUGE scam, or someone has taken control of their customer service. This complaint deserves to be investigated thoroughly and not just sit on the shelf in cyberspace.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/17/2024

      I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:11/04/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On Mar 2, 2024 I preordered FTM 2024. The email I had received on Mar 2, 2024 states that it was going through some "final testing and final touches" and it was expected to start shipping later this year. On Sep 22, 2024 I emailed them asking exactly when I could expect the product. They responded that they have NO ***'s for when it will be out.I wish to point out that this foreign company supports the *******. I am beginning to think they stole my money and have used it to support the Ukraine in their fight and have no intentions of providing the product I purchased. I also find it interesting that ******************** has a new USB of their thirty years of genealogy articles now being sold on a usb drive EXACTLY like the one FTM 2019 and the "new" 2024 are on. I do not believe in coincidents.This company needs to be investigated for it's foreign affairs connections and funding they may be providing as well as the theft of my money with absolutely no intentions of providing the product I purchased. They need to provide me with the product or a full refund with interest.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/17/2024

      I have not heard from the business in response to my complaint.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/11/2024

      Type:Delivery Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 13 Feb 2024 I received an email offering from Software Mackiev of ******, ** to upgrade my Family Tree Maker software to the 2024 version. I paid them $32.37 with the understanding from MacKiev that the upgrade would be available to me in May of 2024. Through Mackiev's online chatline, I was put in touch with a technician. The technician took control of my computer and proceeded to remove all of my Family Tree ********** files and addition revoved hundreds of other files from my computer. He then told me that I would have to purchase a 2023 version of Family Tree Maker for over $200 before I could upgrade to the 2024 version. At this point I realized that this was a scam and discontinued contact. I tried to get a contact from Mackiev to file a complaint, but all they would do is try to put me in contact with the technician again.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/19/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased from Mackiev, Family Tree Maker 2019. I purchased it as an upgrade which I downloaded fine. I also purchased as part of the same transaction, 2019 dvd and the Spiral companion guide. This occurred on 1/4/24. I have not received as of 1/19/24 the spiral companion guide or the dvd. I contacted Mackiev by chat and got no satisfaction. I got a vague answer, that they were sending these items out, "in waves." I cannot use the FTM2019 without the spiral companion guide. I have started a 6 month subscription on 1/4/24 and cannot use the program effectively without it. They charged my **** card $85.90, and have not delivered the complete product. My 6 month subscription is being wasted because of this. They should not conduct their business in this manner. Thank you in advance for your help.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/11/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      on 1/09/2024 I purchased the family tree maker download 2019. I was able to download it but NOT ABLE to open or install it.I waited in a que on chat I was 99 in que. I was able to chat with **** but after sending many screenshots and him still not able to help, the chat got disconnected I was NOT going to set in that long que again. I would like a refund as I deleted the downloads from my laptop which is windows 10 .I dont have patience for things that dont work and to chat online for someone who cant help either. I am sending photos so you can see I purchased but it will not install no matter what **** had me do. I also sent an email but as you can see by the image I sent they say it would take days or weeks to get back to me. some customer service! Also see image of pop up when I tried to install with ***** help . I f I done hear back within a week I will dispute the charge with my bank also I did not give my real phone number as I am getting way too many spam messages from others

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/22/2024

      I had to find a corporate number and make a phone call to get this resolved they have issued me a refund but in the meantime I would expect that when you're chatting with them online they would be able to either a help you with the technical issue or B give you a refund when they tell you it's a corrupt file because it's too much of a run around to get it taken care of otherwise. 

      Regards,

      ***************************

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