Why would you look on BackPage? You're setting yourself up to be disappointed, victimized or arrested.
You just have to do your research but that's with any website because you could never be too sure. I advertise on backpage and get more RS2K/TER members than non members so apparently, there are a lot of RS2K/TER guys who search backpage and I'm sure they do their research on the providers.
BP is often discussed here relating to the Pros & Cons of using it from both perspectives;
- from a provider that advertises there
and
- from gents who find ladies from there to see
BP is also discussed both here and on the the PO boards what seems at least monthly. This week its being discussed both here and on the PO board!
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Recently murdered provider in Gary, answered ad.
Favorite hangout of Sheriff Dart. Piles up busted hobbyists like cordwood.
Actively works with law enforcement, per their sr attorney.
Scammers, fake pictures, legit human trafficing and under age issues.
Multiple robberies in the Chicago area.
Under fire from 41 different state Attorney Generals.
Backpage is a perfect example of that. If you want to be there, knock yourself out. I won't be ringing your doorbell. From a practical perspective, they may decide the business isn't worth the trouble. Like Craigslist did. Then you need to find a new marketing venue
Ok, had the females properly screened the guy who went on a killing spree in Gary, this would not be an issue. As far as law, scammers, fake pictures, human trafficking AGAIN....RESEARCH & SCREENING! All that can be easily done on ANY site including RS2k, P411, Date-Check if there's a will, there's a way...Point Blank!
Also the OP is doing his part by researching and asking questions, which I thought that's the point of this board. Everyone advertise where they see fit, search where they see fit and be safe about it and that's all that matter. Also what may be good for one person may not be good for the next but this is just part of life. Good day to all!!!Favorite hangout of Sheriff Dart. Piles up busted hobbyists like cordwood.
Actively works with law enforcement, per their sr attorney.
Scammers, fake pictures, legit human trafficing and under age issues.
Multiple robberies in the Chicago area.
Under fire from 41 different state Attorney Generals.
My sainted momma once told me, "you are known by the company you keep."
Backpage is a perfect example of that.
If you want to be there, knock yourself out. I won't be ringing your doorbell.
From a practical perspective, they may decide the business isn't worth the trouble. Like Craigslist did. Then you need to find a new marketing venue.
All that you say is very very possible and easily avoided with good research.
You think verification sites are safe. All they have to do is get a court order to reveal the client list. Heck if the Feds could open up the books of the mighty Swiss Banks you think a puny little verification site stands a chance once the Govt. gets interested.A non-trivial number of agency providers moonlight on BP. They use different pics and names. One provider told me her BP pics disguise her tattoos so the agency doesn't know.
But you have 146 reviews....... *scratches head*
.... really it's how you research/screen (ladies and gents) & market yourself that makes all the difference.
That isn't true.
How many scams are reported here from providers that are listed on P411, TER, Date-check or RS2K? How many posts linked back to backpage? Not that you don't need to be careful in all situations, using backpage increases your risks. Yes if you do the proper research it probably works, I wouldn't know....how I screen PERIOD regardless of where I place an ad. I've heard my share of busts coming from flipped/infiltrated accounts on P411 (clients & providers) and RS2K. If you do proper research there is a very high chance you'll be just fine no matter where you look or advertise...that I know.
I just scanned backpage for my area. (Incalls) I found a total of 8 ads. I only scanned about 1.5 days.
Legit = 1 (reviewed on TER with a performance rating above 3) Well rated gal I've considered seeing)Rip-off = 4 (posted to TER) Fake pics, upsells, and dudes that end up jerking themselves off.
no reviews = 3 Yes it was a very limited survey. Most to all the rip-offs can be eliminated by searching TER. For the cost of one or two rip-offs you can get full TER privileges for a year. The downside is that yes you are likely paying more using a reliable service.