Thumbtack - Using real names to generate fake bids
After spending hundreds on Thumbtack aka "Dumbtack" and responding to approximately a hundred "leads"... almost 80% seem fake; either other pros who are fishing, an algorithm, or random people.
I do wills and trusts. I have been doing it for years. The response timing, type, and close ratio on bids that have spanned the spectrum of super cheap, super detailed, to appropriately-priced and straight to the point is suspect. I research every name, and check the timing of responses, look at my "competition" reviews, which are super easy to manipulate.
There are noticeable trends in these bids that rarely ever close. Algorithms aren't just in computers, they are in the Human mind as well. We can track trends and anamolies. Thumbtack bids constantly defy what should be typical consumer behavior.
More to the point, Dumbthack has absolutely no verification system in place to prevent, slow down, or stop fraud (capthcha, credit card sign-up, email verification, phone and verification code authorization); nothing.
The fleecing of America continues. Class action law suits shall abound shortly.
Reason of review: Not as described/ advertised.
Location: 360 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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I agree. This a a scam with a sprinkle of real inquiries. I once bid $1.00 to see if I would be selected which I was but the buyer would not respond with a request of a photo of the work they wanted done.