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Reply from FamilyTreeDNAFeb 12, 2026

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We understand how disappointing it can be when results don’t meet expectations, especially when you’re hoping for clear and detailed insights into your ancestry. FamilyTreeDNA’s regional estimates are built using a different scientific methodology than some other testing companies, with a strong emphasis on population genetics and long-term research. As a result, our regions may appear broader, particularly in areas where genetic overlap between neighboring populations is historically complex. While this approach prioritizes accuracy over over-segmentation, we recognize that it can feel less intuitive for some users. We’re actively working to improve the Family Finder experience, including enhancements to our population reference data and reporting. Additional updates are planned for later this year, and we’re excited about the added clarity they will bring. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps guide ongoing improvements. If you have specific questions about your results or would like assistance interpreting them, our support team is always happy to help.

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAJan 20, 2026

Ciao — ci dispiace davvero per i problemi che hai riscontrato e per la mancanza di risposta. Comprendiamo quanto sia frustrante, soprattutto perché il kit era destinato a un regalo. Abbiamo chiesto a un membro del nostro team di esaminare il tuo caso e ti contatteremo direttamente per aiutarti a risolvere la situazione il prima possibile. Per la tua sicurezza, ti consigliamo anche di rimuovere il numero del kit da questa recensione pubblica. I numeri di kit/ordine non dovrebbero essere condivisi pubblicamente perché possono essere collegati a informazioni dell’account. Se possibile, elimina il numero qui e condividilo con noi in privato quando ti contatteremo. Grazie — apprezziamo l’opportunità di rimediare.

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAJan 20, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share this. We’re sorry for the confusion and the experience you’ve had so far. We completely understand how frustrating it feels to pay for testing and not immediately know where to find results or what’s happening next. We’ve sent you a request for your preferred contact information so a member of our team can reach out directly. We’d be happy to (1) review your kit status, (2) confirm exactly where your results will appear in your account, and (3) give you a clearer expectation for when anything still processing will be ready. A few quick clarifications that may help in the meantime: 1) About the status changing (“Completed” vs. “Analyzing”) Sometimes a test can move between stages as different parts of processing finalize and reports are published. That shouldn’t feel unclear, and we agree we can do a better job making this more transparent in the portal. We can look at your specific kit(s) and explain exactly what stage each one is in. 2) MyHeritage is not required for your FamilyTreeDNA results Your FamilyTreeDNA results are not dependent on MyHeritage in any way. We generate your DNA results directly through FamilyTreeDNA, using our own reports and matching database. We do offer an optional, “nice-to-have” feature that lets FamilyTreeDNA customers link a MyHeritage family tree (or other tree options) to make genealogy work easier—but linking is not required, and it does not delay or change your results. Regarding the shipping address: it can look confusing, but there’s a simple explanation. FamilyTreeDNA operates its own laboratory, Gene by Gene, and MyHeritage uses our lab to process some samples. That’s why kits from different companies may be mailed to the same lab address—even though the services, databases, and results platforms remain separate. 3) Why we ask for an “Earliest Known Ancestor” (EKA) This field is optional, and it’s not a “gotcha.” The reason we ask is simple: it helps you and others make sense of DNA matches. Genetic genealogy works best when people can compare matches plus what they know about their family lines. Even if your earliest known ancestor is a great-grandparent, that can still be helpful context. If you don’t know an ancestor (which is very common for adoptees or anyone with limited family information), you can leave it blank or enter “Unknown.” You won’t be prevented from receiving results. We’d really like to help you feel confident in what you purchased and in the results you’ll receive. Once we have your contact details, we’ll follow up to walk through your account, explain what you’re seeing, and confirm next steps. — FamilyTreeDNA Support Team

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAJan 8, 2026

Thank you for sharing your contact details so we could investigate. After reviewing the information you provided, it appears your purchase was made on a fraudulent website that is not affiliated with FamilyTreeDNA (the domain used was familytreedna.ae). Unfortunately, we do not sell through that site and we’re unable to access or fulfill orders placed there. Our only official website for purchasing kits is familytreedna.com. We’re truly sorry this happened to you. We’ve already emailed you directly with the recommended next steps (including how to pursue a refund and how to report the transaction), and we’re here if you have any questions or need additional documentation to support your dispute. —FamilyTreeDNA Support Team

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAJan 8, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delay and the frustration this has caused. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we are committed to resolving this for you. A member of our team will be reaching out to you shortly to address the issue and make things right.

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAJan 8, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with your Big Y results did not meet your expectations or research goals. We understand how important clear interpretation and guidance are, especially when working with complex or underrepresented branches. We’ve sent a request through Trustpilot for your contact information so that a member of our customer service team can reach out to you directly with helpful resources for understanding your results and navigating our reports. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, as it helps us identify where we can improve support and clarity for our customers.

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAOct 28, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when something important in your account isn’t working the way it should. We’ve requested your contact information from Trustpilot so we can reach out directly and look into this issue with you. Our team is also continuing to work with MyHeritage to address the bug affecting the Home Person setting and to improve the overall integration experience. We truly appreciate your patience and the chance to make this right. FamilyTreeDNA

Reply from FamilyTreeDNAOct 7, 2025

Hi, I’ve spoken with our Customer Service team, and they’ve confirmed that your issue has been resolved. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist — we’re so glad everything has been sorted out and truly appreciate your patience throughout the process. If you’re happy with the resolution and the support you received, we’d be grateful if you’d consider updating your review to reflect your experience after the issue was resolved. Your feedback helps us continue improving and providing the best possible service for our customers. FamilyTreeDNA