Actblue
Actblue Overview
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Actblue has 1.8 star rating based on 315 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
13% of users would likely recommend Actblue to a friend or colleague.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Disappointing, Easy to contribute, Cause they say they support.
Cons: Took unauthorized money from my bank account, Unauthorized charges to my credit card, Changed 1 time donation into recurring donation.
The aggregated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Actblue has 1.8 star rating based on 315 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
13% of users would likely recommend Actblue to a friend or colleague.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Disappointing, Easy to contribute, Cause they say they support.
Cons: Took unauthorized money from my bank account, Unauthorized charges to my credit card, Changed 1 time donation into recurring donation.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Act blue used a company called "Pissed Off Consumer" looks like a spam email", "Keep trying", "Be very cautious", "Do not let this sort of entity get away with these constant harassment for more money. Give only through direct contact with the recipients!", "ActBlue is a scam. They make THEIR money by selling donors' information. The texts WILL NOT stop.".
Most users ask Actblue for the refund as a solution to their issues.
Consumers are not pleased with Billing Practices and Customer service. The price level of this organization is high according to consumer reviews.
Media from reviews
Top Actblue Reviews
"Return of funds"
It needs to be resolved by return of funds. I do not want communication any longer with the campaign; the goodwill time has passed. I will vote for her.
"They charged me more than I agreed upon"
They asked for a quick $15 contribution. They then also asked for $4 more to cover something. That comes to $19, right? I agreed. They then slapped my card...
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They charged me more than I agreed upon
They asked for a quick $15 contribution. They then also asked for $4 more to cover something.
That comes to $19, right? I agreed.
They then slapped my card with a $31 charge. It feels underhanded.
- Helps the democrats
- Feels like a con
Preferred solution: Price reduction
Spokane, Washington
Donation
keep voting blue for a new election soon because we must bring in democrats to provide more to people who need help!!!
User's recommendation: Donate to democrats now
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Verified ReviewerUnauthorized contributions
Previous call to Act Blue was never resolved, and I was told that all donations by someone using my name would be blocked. Additionally, I was to receive reimbursement for unauthorized donations.
- Unauthorized charges after cancelation of actblue account
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified ReviewerReturn of funds
All I need is a call back re: my refund issue
It needs to be resolved by return of funds. I do not want communication any longer with the campaign; the goodwill time has passed. I will vote for her.
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified ReviewerActBlue has RUINED my phone number.
They refuse to tell me if they are continuing to provide my contact information to candidates.
I gave around $300 to various democratic candidates through ActBlue during the last election cycle. Since then, I have been receiving AT LEAST five fundraising texts A DAY from Democratic candidates since the election ended.
I reply STOP for every message, and it does nothing because ActBlue SELLS your contact information to political campaigns. So my phone number is ALREADY out there and LITERALLY the only way to get the texts to stop will be to get a new phone number.
For all I know, they're STILL selling my information.
I have contacted ActBlue directly, and their response was basically what I've already said. They aren't responsible for the texts, they're just the ones who sold my number.
- I will have to change my cell number because of them
Preferred solution: I WANT THE FUNDRAISING TEXTS TO STOP
User's recommendation: ActBlue is a scam. They make THEIR money by selling donors' information. The texts WILL NOT stop.
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Verified ReviewerHave contacted Act Blue to stop my account .They continue to take out monthly withdrawals I did not authorize
I have notified Act Blue Express to stop all automatic donations. They still continue taking them out of my account!
I have notified Act Blue through the website. They said they would stop donations, monthly ones I did not sign for.
They're still taking them out of my account! Cancel my Act Blue account completely.
- Some money goes to help
- Act blue takes out monthly unauthorized moments from my credit
Preferred solution: Price reduction
User's recommendation: Xxxxx
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Threatened by caller
I was threatened if I did not fill out survey you will be reported as a republican! On.
Questionnaire.
Thanks for supporting people who are trying to help to the best of their ability. My no is 402-215-**** thank you
New Haven, Connecticut
Trouble with my account
Rejection of credit card attached to the account which is a valid card.
When I try to switch cards,it says wrong password
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Verified Reviewer |
Champaign, Illinois
Resolved: Unhappy Supporter
Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. Rep responded to my problem ticket with an apology, full refund and possible explanation of the cause.
I made a $50 donation through PayPal on February 1. I then received receipts from ActBlue for two additional $50 donations on February 4 and February 5 that I did not make.
I was unable to contact anyone through the ActBlue customer service phone number, so I submitted a complaint and request for reimbursement online. I have had no response.
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Verified Reviewer |
Antioch, California
How funds are distributed
ActBlue is not easily available to discuss issues I have with the distribution of funds. They do not make it easy to obtain this information.
User's recommendation: Be very cautious about donating money to the organization.
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Verified Reviewer |
Lexington, South Carolina
Donation
Yes. Contacted Act Blue and Citibank.
No resolution yet to my knowledge. Please notify PayPal and Citibank to.dismiss this charge on my accounts.
Was told it would have to post. I told my bank and Citibank not to pay. Now, since Oct 9, PayPal is holding the money and only Asian agents talk to me with no resolution. Citibank tells me they are going to have to withdraw the money in two days.
I will then miss my mortgage payment, heat and grocery budgets. Can you do anything from your end? Delete my name and email from donor requests: send smail requests.
I will never donate through PayPal again. Tell Bernie I said hello.
User's recommendation: Do not donate through PayPal
PayPal is run by a crook named Peter Thiel..Elon Musks buddy. Used them ONCE 15 years ago and it was a scam.
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Castro Valley, California
Donate to act blue
Never got a email verification code. So never got a answer to my question about how to donate directly to actblue
User's recommendation: Keep trying
The problem IS! ACTBLUE.
Do NOT give directly to them. Give directly to the cause/candidate.
ACTBLUE charges a fee of 3.75% and is NOT transparent about it until you dig. They like to look "blue", but they are not.
Nashville, Tennessee
Remove from your list
This is the second time Ive had to contact Act Blue to remove my name and phone number from your solicitation/donor list.
When I make a donation every democrats in the country starts sending me emails and texts.
No wonder people complain about democrat fund raising, stop sharing our contact with every candidate out there. Why not limit it to at least those in our state or federal candidates, maybe then people wouldnt hate yall so much.
User's recommendation: Act blue used a company called “Pissed Off Consumer” looks like a spam email
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Verified ReviewerRepeated text messages
I find your organization hopelessly incompetent and increasingly intrusive. They are wasteful by sending irritating, repetitive messages.
- Many
Preferred solution: Apology
User's recommendation: Don’t use Act Blue to make contributions
New Rochelle, New York
I do not donate on line. Where can I mail a check for fight for freedom.
No response ever came. Why do you not provide an address for mail
Intonation s. Scams are rampant online.
annspindel@***.com
KIERSTEN. YOU ARE CORRECT SIR/MAM.
GIVE DIRECTLY TO YOUR CAUSE/candidate. .com's are out there for all of them.
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Verified Reviewer |
Atlanta, Georgia
Resolved: Too much money taken out.
Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. They finally understood my concern, and refunded $250.
Money taken out on 2/25/25. Act Blue told immediately that too much money taken out. THEY NEVER BOTHERED TO CONTACT ME!!!
On 3/3/25 left message with act blue.
Told them that I was an FDR Democrat, but now I'm an INDEPENDANT!!!
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So, what you're saying is you were foolish for donating in the first place? I would agree, stop handing out your information and this could be avoided.