Thanks, Tokai.
It's good to know that there's a resource where you can get the straight scoop.
Take care.
HELP....Question to my brothers-
Been reading so much about how Legal Enforcement has been setting up stings via Craigslist, etc.
recently to trap johns.
Found a service provider who has a clear history of good reviews in TER, going back a couple of years. She's also an independent, so that's also plus (heard that LE may not necessarily be trying to take down the individual workers, as much as they are trying to break up organized rings and sex slave operations).
But still, because it was set up in Craigslist,
I'm feeling a little paranoid. How do I know it's still not an ad/sting set up by LE ?
Any advice, would be greatly appreciated.
In my area, there is a lot of LE action through CL. Both posting fake ads, and responding to ladies ads.
In general, I feel safe seeing a lady that has a lot of good reviews on TER. You have to check the history of the reviewers to make sure they are not shills. That is usually a good sign that the lady is for real.
I also like my local board. I like to see reviews there by guys I know.
But, there are no guarantees. There was a recent problem in my area where a lady got busted, worked with LE for leniency, and a bunch of guys were busted through her.
Because of the way LE works around here, out-calls for the guy is safer, and in-calls for the lady is safer. LE would rather you come to them (more arrests per hour), rather then them come to you (a lot of work for one bust).
Thanks, Tokai.
It's good to know that there's a resource where you can get the straight scoop.
Take care.
I had a recent encounter with a lady, and almost skipped out at the last minute. The touring lady had her first visit to my area. Some sketchy reviews on other places, and she use to have a lot on TER. Somehow the TER ones were taken down. (yellow flag #1).
I also found out that she posted availability in my area, and Las Vegas for the same dates (yellow flag #2).
Her website was not up to date, and she used a variety of names recently. (yellow flag #3).
I called about 15 minutes before our appointment, and left her a voice mail that I was on the way. I then called her from the lobby of the hotel (large hotel/lobby). As I hung up, I saw 3 police officers taking out a person in handcuffs. (Red Flag!!!!!).
I scoped out her floor, and did not notice anything. I then called her and asked her to meet me in the lobby. She didn't want to. This is when I considered being a no-show.
Somehow I was able to get comfortable with her (prior phone calls). So I went to see her. Good thing I did, because she was so much fun I went back the next day to see her again.
If I was a newbie, I would have been a no-show (and recommend any other newbie to live to hobby another day).
I think my hobbying experience allowed me to run all our prior conversations through my head and compare them to a real escort vs. LE. Things like: When I asked to change our meeting time, she asked me if she had verified me yet. Lots of little things like that made me think she was a real lady that was carefull, rather than LE.
on how to tighten up their ads? We don't. There is no way to know unless there is verifiable data out there. That what this site provides.
If you're new to the hobby, you should only see someone who is well reviewed, which means at least ten reviews by reviewers with 7 or more reviews apiece. There are things to look for on CL and other ad sites that raise the red flags, but you can really only learn them through experience, and can usually only truly rely on your gut instinct when you show up as to whether or not to go through with it. That's why you should stick to well reviewed providers at firs - someone has already taken the plunge (pun intended) for you.
If you are just new to the site, there are very helpful search tips at the top of this board.
Good luck
I don't know that LE has ever planted reviews on TER though it could happen. Most of the LE stuff, is all CL.
Recently, LE got some Rhode Island CL girls (RI exchanging money behind closed doors is legal) to meet at Mass motel... busted 7 one night.
A lot of reviewed ladies around here run specials on CL... just check they have several reviews over a couple of months or more. Get VIP & Read the whole review. It's pretty safe the LE would not work that long to set up a sting.
thanks so much for your time and response.
It's good to know that there are others who help look out for others.
Take care..
So - Dont use CL!
There are several other fine sites on which to search for a special lady. However, there are no garauntees!
What has already been mentioned here is key: Only see a well-reviewed provider whose reviewers have posted multiple reviews. Use TER to the fullest - It is our greatest resource!
But keep in mind the following:
LE goes after low-hanging fruit. The Internet street walkers who post on CL every 20 minutes telling you just about everything but their room number are highest on the list for LE's time and effort. These are the stories that local news stations are talking about. Once the media gets involved it is impossible for LE to ignore stuff like this.
A low profile discreet provider is of little interest to LE. To be blunt, smart girls are too hard to catch, not worth the effort.
Then check the lady on TER to be sure she is well reviewed (you said she was, good for you). Then go to her website and read up on her, get the contact information from there. Do not go by what the CL ad says, you never know it might be someone using the reputable ladies information and then using a different phone number either as a bait and switch or LE.
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Thanks to all who have responded to my question.
All very helpful.
I appreciate it very much.
It's good to know there are folks out there
(men and women), who support a person's right
to consentual hobbying, especially between two people, who mutually agree.
After all, it keeps the economy going.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, and let you know
how it turns out.
If the lady has multiple (minimum 4 or 5) reviews here on TER by established reviewers (multiple reviews over time), then you should be OK. There are no 100% guarantees.