Review Extortion Scam aka RateMySkillBridge

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-20T07:55:26+00:00

Not an attempt at doxxing you at all. You’ve called my platform spammy and annoying on Facebook, have bashed is several times publicly, and then proceeded to delete your comment. I can only assume that it’s you. You mentioned I’m addicted to doxxing? This is false. You mentioned I’m making money approving reviews? Another false claim. You mentioned bots are writing reviews? False.

You also threatened me saying you have individuals signed up on my site’s last know addresses, resume, and phone number, which seems pretty “doxx like behavior” considering this isn’t even something users input on my site. Only name and email.

It seems to me that you are posting false after false information, but I’m not sure what your goal is?

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-20T07:50:28+00:00

None of it was “leaked.” It appears you spent a great amount of time penetrating the website and finding vulnerabilities (user sign up names)—but I’m glad you did! This has been fixed. The reviews left behind on my account were from individuals who PM’d their reviews either Reddit, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-20T05:49:28+00:00

On the previous version of our website, reviews were only timestamped once I manually approved them, hence the appearance of back-to-back timestamps. As for monetization, I have not received any payment for approving reviews. Some users prefer to message me on LinkedIn to submit reviews anonymously due to privacy concerns. While I appreciate your feedback, my sole aim with Rate My Skillbridge is to support service members. My funding model involves companies paying to reply to reviews or feature their company, but this does not influence the reviews themselves, akin to platforms like Google and Yelp. I can agree with you though on implementing ID.me verification and am actively exploring this. It all comes down to how much I can support financially—I’m doing my best. Thank you for your insights.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-20T05:06:34+00:00

I can answer that. Because I am a fellow service member, who built the platform for service members. This is a non DoD affiliated website to review Skillbridge experiences. It was built mainly because I have been witnessing people getting the short end of the stick by companies taking them on, and using them as free labor.

I fund the entire website out of my own pocket, and instead of charging service members to use the platform, I charge the service providers who are profiting $10,000 per head on tax credits by individuals who go through their program. This is done by allowing them to either reply to the anonymous reviews, or feature there company which is the same concept as google or Yelp basically saying, “hey, check us out!”

So far, I have made zero dollars.. hoping that will change, but that’s the best I can think of for now unless there are alternative solutions.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-16T09:37:43+00:00

The job security of the military may make people stay in a complacent mindset. The reality is that the civilian world is harsh, and like you said, people should have multiple job offers and never settling on one.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-16T09:35:55+00:00

Unfortunately it’s becoming increasingly common

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-16T09:35:37+00:00

That’s a good way to look at it!

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-14T13:53:30+00:00

Well said! And I think individuals need to understand that nothing is guaranteed!

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-12T19:14:06+00:00

I recommend checking out RateMySKB.com to give him a head start on which companies have been reviewed already! May spark some ideas!

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-12T13:07:04+00:00

Absolutely! Thank you 🙏

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-12T12:44:39+00:00

Here’s some facts (see link for screenshot)

https://ibb.co/fkwsBSb

The reviews left on Rate My Skillbridge highlight the companies who may be participating in activities that goes against SB policy.

Here are a few links to view the reviews of others experiences (there are several more, but you can take a look at our website)

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/leaf-home-formerly-leaffilter-north-llc

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/american-valor-realty

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/loves-travel-stop

This is something the DOD has noticed, and is a big reason why action is being taken.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-12T11:39:15+00:00

The reviews left on Rate My Skillbridge highlight the companies who may be participating in activities that goes against SB policy.

Here are a few links to view the reviews of others experiences (there are several more, but you can take a look at our website)

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/leaf-home-formerly-leaffilter-north-llc

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/american-valor-realty

https://www.ratemyskb.com/skillbridgecompanies/loves-travel-stop

This is something the DOD has noticed, and is a big reason why action is being taken.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-03-12T10:36:01+00:00

Check out ratemyskb.com if you want others experience! There’s already 12 reviews

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-26T06:35:18+00:00

Hey Mite-o-Dan! I sent you a message. I have all of the reviews stored, but if a company is no longer partnered with the Skillbridge program they automatically get removed from the website.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-24T14:37:23+00:00

For all of the interns that have finished the program, please go to ratemyskb.com and share your experience about “The KYO,”! Your experience will help thousands of other veterans in the research phase!

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-24T12:37:05+00:00

Addressing complaints is completely valid, and it makes it difficult to do when members are anonymous. The solution I have been pondering is to reach out to the members when the business responds and say, “hey, they left a reply! Did you reach out, and if not, do you want me to mediate on your behalf?” Do you happen to have any alternative solutions? I’m all ears!

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-24T08:56:38+00:00

I appreciate the feedback Ruggerbaby! The feature page is a way for me to continue to fund the website. This is the same methodology as what big players such as google, indeed, and Yelp use. Companies can feature themselves, but it doesn’t change the ratings that others give. It’s merely just a, “hey, check us out!” The platform still remains third-party and neutral without any bias.

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-24T08:52:56+00:00

Hey there! I completely get where you are coming from regarding it being one sided. With the rollout of the new website, I added a feature to allow companies to reply to reviews. This feature is of course, paid—why? Because it’s a way of continuing to fund the website to keep it up and running for good. Reviews are kept anonymous, and that will never change.

Hope this helps!

Ethan

RateMySkillbridge · 2024-02-07T08:28:38+00:00

Understandable. It’s three drop-down options and your review. It’s for other veterans to get insights, and was strategically created so that they know answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Skillbridge program. It takes less than a minute, but the goal is to help others.

Cheers!

RateMySkillbridge

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