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Marnel Z
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2013
09 Mar 2026, 13:58
Small first time business starters steer clear.
I was trying to fund a new business venture. Getting your own money out is a terrible experience as they want business plans and affidavits, so if you are a small town entrepreneur rather don't use them as you get bombarded with phone calls and no resolutions into getting the money back that YOU paid in to het the fund started. Was a trial run to see if something like this can help me create a better life for myself, but no. I'm going to let them keep the money, as I don't have the time and resources to get my own money out of them.
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BackaBuddy's replyOfficial
09 Mar 2026, 16:02Hi Marnel,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience felt frustrating.
To clarify, all campaigns on BackaBuddy go through a verification process before funds can be paid out. These steps are in place to protect donors, campaign creators, and the integrity of the platform. In your case, Stacey has been in contact and has been trying to assist you in completing the payout requirements.
We also want to reassure you that we will not keep the R50. If you would prefer to donate it to another campaign instead, please feel free to email Stacey directly and she will gladly help you arrange that.
Our terms and conditions outline these verification steps so that campaigns start with clear expectations. That said, we are always happy to help guide creators through the process and resolve things as smoothly as possible.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience felt frustrating.
To clarify, all campaigns on BackaBuddy go through a verification process before funds can be paid out. These steps are in place to protect donors, campaign creators, and the integrity of the platform. In your case, Stacey has been in contact and has been trying to assist you in completing the payout requirements.
We also want to reassure you that we will not keep the R50. If you would prefer to donate it to another campaign instead, please feel free to email Stacey directly and she will gladly help you arrange that.
Our terms and conditions outline these verification steps so that campaigns start with clear expectations. That said, we are always happy to help guide creators through the process and resolve things as smoothly as possible.
BackaBuddy's reply09 Mar 2026, 16:02
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Hi Marnel,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience felt frustrating.
To clarify, all campaigns on BackaBuddy go through a verification process before funds can be paid out. These steps are in place to protect donors, campaign creators, and the integrity of the platform. In your case, Stacey has been in contact and has been trying to assist you in completing the payout requirements.
We also want to reassure you that we will not keep the R50. If you would prefer to donate it to another campaign instead, please feel free to email Stacey directly and she will gladly help you arrange that.
Our terms and conditions outline these verification steps so that campaigns start with clear expectations. That said, we are always happy to help guide creators through the process and resolve things as smoothly as possible.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience felt frustrating.
To clarify, all campaigns on BackaBuddy go through a verification process before funds can be paid out. These steps are in place to protect donors, campaign creators, and the integrity of the platform. In your case, Stacey has been in contact and has been trying to assist you in completing the payout requirements.
We also want to reassure you that we will not keep the R50. If you would prefer to donate it to another campaign instead, please feel free to email Stacey directly and she will gladly help you arrange that.
Our terms and conditions outline these verification steps so that campaigns start with clear expectations. That said, we are always happy to help guide creators through the process and resolve things as smoothly as possible.
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Marnel Z's updateReviewer Update
10 Mar 2026, 10:21I want the money back in the account it came from.
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Marnel Z's update10 Mar 2026, 10:21
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I want the money back in the account it came from.
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Marnel Z's updateReviewer Update
10 Mar 2026, 10:21And Stacey can reply on the mails sent instead of wasting my time with phone calls.
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Marnel Z's update10 Mar 2026, 10:21
Reviewer Update
And Stacey can reply on the mails sent instead of wasting my time with phone calls.
BackaBuddy's replyOfficial
12 Mar 2026, 11:27Thanks Marnel,
We will let her know.
We will let her know.
BackaBuddy's reply12 Mar 2026, 11:27
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Thanks Marnel,
We will let her know.
We will let her know.