When creating my preferred411 profile I remember it asking if I would accept credit cards or PayPal as methods of payment. I didn't check those boxes because I was afraid of chargebacks and whatnot. But I'm curious, do any reputable providers accept these? If so, have you had any issues with it? Live to hear your responses. Thanks!

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But, I agree with previous poster, a paper trail is never a good idea.  I have never used either for hobby purposes.

LLAP,
Swi

You already raised one potential issue. That should be enough for to discourage the use of them.

Some gals do so but it is risky for both them & us.  Why leave tracks?

I have a few safety nets built into my procedure and would be happy to share them with you by email if you are interested.

You still need proof that something illegal happened. A receipt and her word won't lead to an arrest.

Once, and I'll do it again. One lady offered a nice discount for doing so. I'll do it again with her soon

I have accepted PayPal/Credit Cards for existing friends for quite a while...

I've also recently started accepting them for new friends and haven't had a problem yet.

PM me and I'll be happy to share more about what/how I do it.

but I'd imagine the only issue with PayPal or a credit card payment would be with a nosy SO, not with LE. As someone else mentioned, a record of a transaction between two people is not illegal, and a confession from one of the two parties involved is circumstantial and, therefore, not enough to warrant an arrest. Even with a highly motivated P.D. the D.A. would never bother with such a case because of how easily it could be thrown out (unless you're a very high profile person and the prosecution has political incentive to prosecute you in the court of public opinion).

So legally I see no problems, but a nosy SO combing through credit card statements could pose a problem (and remember those transactions stay on your record for a very long time). I suppose that risk could be mitigated, for some, if the charge appeared under a seemingly "innocent" business name or type of service.

Just my thoughts.

real or imagined, of illegal activity.  Trying to get your money out of the account, even to close it, can require legal help.  If not worth the cost of a lawyer, people have had to abandon the PP account.  
I do trust PP.  I only use PayPal for legal purchases & refuse to link to my BANK account despite pressure to do so.  I feed PP through a Credit Card which gives me more leverage which I hope I never have to use.

Pay Pay will lock up, IOW "steal" your money in a heartbeat for anything with even a hint of being illegal.

Even if a paper trail is not an issue, as it is of little consequence to me. Having my money stolen, and not even by the lady herself, is a huge issue to me.

I repeat, do NOT even consider using Pay Pal for the hobby.

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There was a bust in my home town last year where LE was able to use their credit card charges to idenify the customers and arrested them for solicitation. That's why I always use cash. No paper trail to follow be careful out there.

Gday There  

Its big no no !!! Cash only … We work hard for our money.

Alley

I have used Green dot prepaid cards in the past with a trusted provider.

So it works out great for both parties.

Y'all are the best! Thanks so much for your responses!