OK, so maybe it's just me, but I draw the line at giving a copy of a DL out as part of a screening process. I have no problem showing it, but a copy.... on file... forever?

End communication immediately

has a provider asked for me to hand over my DL for a look-see. Wasn’t gonna happen. The encounter ended about 3 minutes later with her robbing me.

100% Agree.  Nothing is worth that level of exposure.

I’ve never seen a client that doesn’t pass my verification process which requires he sends me a pic of his ID. I literally always delete them right after I look. I would never take the chance of waiting till we’re in person then I’ll check it out. I really hope that’s not what you guys mean because that’s not just logical. Like you guys do realize we have way more to loose than you? I promise you no reputable girl is trying to steal your information from DL. I don’t know any girl who doesn’t require that in her screaming process unless you have references that check out. Like and maybe I’m misunderstanding because the way I’m comprehending it i don’t see the common sense appeal. So unless you have references what else would work as legit verification so ensure our safety. You guys worry about unlikely situations like a provider caring enough to keep a history of your ID’s. Most I know delete them once they’ve been checked. But your fear of your identity being stolen is so irrational compared to taking a risk and meeting complete strangers you don’t know or what they look like and inviting them to your private home/Incall or heading to theirs and they already know what you look like, had the chance to do research on you and have an idea what to expect. It also just makes you look shady, like in my opinion and from my experience any decent man understands and know that if you’re coming to meet me I’m a discreet professional enough to be trusted to not be reckless with your identity. Like please tell me the women you’re seeing without being screened so I can pray for them.

What does seeing the id ahead of time accomplish? I have never seen an id that stated "cop, rappist or murderer" on it. I would think that if a guy gives you his real name and other information and you can't verify him, that seeing his id is not going to help you out. Please understand that I know you are at more risk than the guys. I just don't get what seeing the id ahead of time helps.

So what if you do have references?  And White Lists on TER.  Still a need to see the DL?

reputable providers that most clients are concerned about.  

I can certainly understand the need for caution on a providers side, no problem there. But what do you really get from a DL anyway? And let's say you are on the up and up--what if another provider isn't, and is looking to steal or blackmail a hobbyist? They now have the keys to the kingdom.  

Oh wait, it was a "Well reviewed TER provider" actually several of them that splashed my info all over the internet, not because I cheated them, harmed them in any way, or even met any of them in person. They did it because they don't like what I have to say right here on TER.  

I wouldn't give any of that info either.  Provider refs are all I use.  If they are not enough, I politely move on.

You are absolutely correct in every part of your post, Beautiful Lady, I have personally witnessed these frauds as well and have no intention of revisiting the situation however, I do not ask for a copy of anything though a surprising number have been offered.  Until such time as these various memberships start tattooing IDs on asses then I suspect it will continue and grow.....
Happy Holidays
Suzee

Ginger,

If it was me, I'd ask for name, phone, FB and LinkedIn profile for a newbie with no previous references. I'd also ask for a selfie saying, "Hi Ginger, it's me!" and leave it at that. I'd call the office, make sure I got through, or call whatever job they did and ask for them and make sure it connected.  

There is a woman on a site that tells you where you can get a Massage Anywhere.  She then ghosted on me.  I never had any problems with stolen identity, but that's the last time I will provide that information.

I'm just noticing this post, gambler - holy shit...

Wow - in encounters with well over 100 providers I have never even had one ask to see my DL - let alone copy it. And since I hobby as my alter ego I have always used an alias for all my hobby transactions, so my DL wouldn't match anyhow. I have found that between P-411 and TER (and really good behavior on my alter ego's part) that screening and ID have not been an issue. I once had a lady ask me to txt her a picture of my junk - even if she posted the pic online I doubt my significant other would recognize me.....  

Your alter ego? Are you a preacher?

Personally, I would never even use a DL as a screening test. I prefer using references, linkedin, etc.

I send ID if asked, but only for XXX super high end providers. I also redact everything except my DOB and I password protect the file sent.  

Nothing is ever completely delete-able once you sent it
over the Internet and most everything you send in some form or another is via Internet ...
A lot of providers may legitimately take comfort in that they delete everything ... but that’s - unknown to many - a false premise to start with!

Absolutely right; LE can always put a forensics tech on a computer and get even the most deleted info if they want. I once saw a show that demonstrated how info could be taken from a damaged hard drive that someone had hammered on after they had deleted files. They still got what they were looking for.