No, seriously though- recent references from well-reputed and safe providers are absolutely the best method of screening, and sites that compile blacklist and incident report information are helpful, too. Barring provider references, it is helpful to call a gent's work (once I've verified that he is indeed the person I'm asking for) because it severely decreases the possibility that he might be law enforcement. Sadly, like you mentioned, work verification alone doesn't vouch for a man's character, which is a reason many providers don't see newbies. I prefer not seeing clients who lack provider references at their personal residences, but I do feel safer using hotels for new clients as opposed to a private incall. The good thing about axe murderers is that they usually have paper trails; sites like verifyhim.com scan criminal databases and incident reports attached to phone #s.

The unfortunate bottom line is that sex work is a risk, both because of backwards puritanical laws that criminalize it and because of violence. This is why we must all work to decriminalize the hobby; when escorts have more recourse to report incidences and seek justice (and access to safer conditions), they will be targeted less by people who believe they can get away with perpetuating violence against sex workers.

If you can be verified by your occupation calling is usually not needed.

A simple google search will show everything if you provide accurate information.

My two cents...

I do request work info, yet I have never called a gentleman's place of employment.  In this modern era when most anything is posted somewhere on the www, us girls (the smart ones, anyway) are typically able to confirm that "you are who you say you are" without calling your office.  

Different pieces of screening information serve different purposes.  Your references tell us (hopefully) that you are pleasant and safe, while having your real name & employment info helps us confirm your identity.  

Of course there's no guaranteed way to know you're not an ax murderer.... but I imagine that having each gentleman's personal info. sure does diminish the chances of anyone trying to f*ck with us ladies.

xoxo
Lela

I do not require employment verification for newbies.  I do not see them at my incall location.  But I do see newbies at a hotel that they themselves booked.  It does have to be a nice hotel.  Then the next time we meet, I allow them to come to my incall.
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