I'm interested in a seeing a provider that requires this. Anyone out there a member or know of the service? Do you recommend joining? Thoughts?

It is a confirmation service based out of Chicago (I think).

The upside is that they can act as a pretty good background check.  The downside is that your info is kept on record.

Kind of up to you....

They tried to get me to sign on so all my customers would be checked through them..something about a third party haveing all my info is not cool to me...if the provider you want to see uses it tell her you will give her other references..if  she understands your concern she will confirm you another way...

Thanks for the useful response G-Mony. I'm quite sane and not high , as the Geek has suggested. Many upscale independent providers use this service. TER certainly can't be accussed of being discriminatory regarding who it allows as members.

Touche'