How do I get my money back from Kickstarter scam?

Does Kickstarter issue refunds?

1. Kickstarter is not a store and we do not issue refunds.
2. If a project is still live, you can cancel your pledge before it ends.
3. If you’re interested in having your collected pledge refunded, you’ll need to reach out to the creator directly.

What happens if you back a project on Kickstarter?

We expect creators to be open and honest with their backers during all stages of their project’s life cycle. At the same time, backers must understand that Kickstarter is not a store. When you back a project on Kickstarter, you’re helping create something new — not pre-ordering something that already exists.

Can you chargeback Kickstarter?

It’s a form of consumer protection called a chargeback: if a charge was fraudulent, made in error, or a store sends you a defective item, you can ask your card issuer to have the payment reversed. It’s very unusual to see backers do this with their pledges to Kickstarter projects.

Is Kickstarter a good company?

Is Kickstarter a good company to work for? Kickstarter has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 59 reviews left anonymously by employees. 47% of employees would recommend working at Kickstarter to a friend and 32% have a positive outlook for the business.

Can you sue a Kickstarter creator?

Yes, you may be able to sue the creator of a Kickstarter product. If you are a backer of a project who doesn’t get their reward, you may be able to sue for breach of contract, fraud, or for violation of a state consumer protection statute. You may even be able to bring a class action.

Can I dispute a Kickstarter charge?

What are the pros and cons of Kickstarter?

The Pros and Cons of Raising Money on Kickstarter to Launch Your Business

• Pro: Get Cash Fast.
• Pro: Keep Control of Your Business.
• Pro: Create a Community of Support for a Business.
• Pro: A Chance to Sharpen Your Brand’s Message.
• Con: Not Everyone Understands Crowdfunding.
• Con: Be Ready for Lots of Emails.

Can you cancel a Kickstarter pledge after it is funded?

After your project has been funded, you can cancel and refund a backer’s pledge at any time. If you do, you have no further obligation to that specific backer, and no agreement exists between you.

How do I get my money from Kickstarter?

If my project is successfully funded, how do I receive my funds?

1. If your project is successfully funded, the funds pledged will be debited directly from your backers’ cards.
2. The payout for your project will be transferred as a single transaction, which should appear in your bank account as coming from Kickstarter PBC.

What are the risks of Kickstarter?

Risks of Kickstarter

• The campaign may not successfully fund.
• The project timeline may have to be extended.
• The creators may request additional funds.
• The project may never be fulfilled.
• You get to support a small business.
• You get first access to the rewards.
• You get a chance to receive stretch goals or add-ons.

Is Kickstarter for real?

In order to launch a project on Kickstarter, a creator must first go through steps to verify their identity, this ensures that they are a real person. The creator’s verified name is then displayed publicly in the creator bio.

Do you have to pay back Kickstarter?

Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. If the project falls short of its funding goal, no one is charged. If a project is successfully funded, Kickstarter applies a 5% fee to the funds collected.

How is Kickstarter legal?

Anyone who backs a project is accepting the creator’s offer, and forming that contract. Kickstarter is not a part of this contract—the contract is a direct legal agreement between creators and their backers.

Does Kickstarter money get taxed?

In general, in the US, funds raised on Kickstarter are considered income. In general, a creator can offset the income from their Kickstarter project with deductible expenses that are related to the project and accounted for in the same tax year.