This story illustrates the need for providers and agencies to properly verify and then share bad client information when appropriate. I have no idea whether this provider verified properly but lets assume she did. Verifying properly also means NEVER see a client if you don't know his real name and he doesn't show you a driver's license that displays his photo and real name. Assuming this provider verified properly she would at least have this guy's real name which would greatly reduce the likelyhood that he would pull this again.

Of course, if she had this info on the culprit, one phone call could get the money back but that's another story.

thirsty

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That we hobbyist find it offensive when the lady counts the $ in our presences.  I doubt if any of us would accept an envelope full of money from the bank teller and simply trust it is the correct ammount. One of  my faves in DC  gets blasted now and then because she always takes the money out of the envelope and counts it . So what !  I know I sure as hell would. Sometimes even honest mistakes happen...I once put an extra hundred in...got a real nice email late from the lady thanking me for the generous tip!  I also shorted a lady $50..I'm glad she caught it and knew me well enough to know it was unintentional and I would make it up the next appt.  It happens. Ladies..count the damn money! We'll get over it.

Are usually out of town guys. They have good references from ladies in their area but then they try to stiff ladies they visit in other towns. I had that happen for the 1st time recently. I got a reference from a Cola lady that I trust. She called him a great client and I guess he is for her. But while I went to get a warm washcloth, he removed the envelope from my bag. I know, a rookie mistake on my part not taking the bag with me. He did make good but I was shocked that he even tried since I've never had this happen before.

thanks shadetree for starting this dialogue. And thanks for contributing to a post I started on another site.  

I still find it interesting that we guys want the local ladies to be available when we need or desire them but how many can't be considerate of their needs and stability.  We want them to be in business for us but don't seem to be concerned about supporting them properly.  

I agree with the other posts that the ladies should count the money up front.  I discussed this with a lady this week and her comment was it might impact the possibility of a tip if she counted the $$ at the front end of the appointment.  I replied to her was it better to have the full correct amount of the fee and stand to lose the tip or better to take a gamble on getting a tip at the end when the guy gave her his envelope.  She finally agreed with me - she should and would count the $$ upfront.

So Ladies be careful in all your dealings - financial and safety.  We credible guys want to support the local ladies and have you available when we need you.  Play safe and play smart - make sure you get treated courtestly and fairly - both physically and monetarily.

The best advice that I have seen given is when in doubt it is better to back out than proceeding.  This advice applies to both the ladies and the guys.

Happy hobbying!!!!