Do a google search.  Again, search by the provider's name, phone number and email address.

Its seems with the influx of new members, there is constantly someone asking about someone they saw on backpage, EROS or some other site.  In many instances, the seasoned board member becomes quite "put out" because this person has done absolutely no research on their own.

There are things you can do for yourself, before bringing it to the board.

Click on the Review Tab.  It is highlighted in this screen capture.

Then clicked on the "advanced search" tab.

Search by the provider's:

Name
Phone Number
E-mail address

If you find that her phone number or email address is affiliated with more than one provider, it may be an agency or cause for concern.  This may signal the need for additional research.

Still not sure.  Tineye is your friend.  Right click on one of her photos and copy the image URL.  Paste the URL into the search bar.  Repeat for other photos.

If you are wondering why you are doing this, you are checking to see if her photos are legitimate or if they are photos stolen from; another provider, an adult site or a porn star.  Its highly unlikely that a porn star is advertsing without mentioning the fact that she is an adult film star.  Why?  This is especially true if the donation appears to be a bargain.

Use common sense.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  You don't want to find yourself in a dangerous situation, being ripped off or having to make that "one phone call."  

Once you have done your research, do ask your fellow hobbyists for help if you are still unsure.  Don't take chances.  But, please try and do some of your own work.  The search engines are your friends!

If you haven't invested in VIP membership, you may wish to do so.  Otherwise you will not get all the details of the review.  This is an invaluable tool.

If my debut post immediately below prompted yours, I apologize. I actually had searched the reviews (maybe I should've mentioned that?) and found only one. A little sparse under the circumstances, so I was hoping for any other insight. Last thing I want to do is jump back into the hobby and onto the mug-shot pages of local newspapers' websites.

Thanks, Sinthia, for laying out the steps in a systematic and logical manner. It's a good lesson, or a good refresher, for all of us.

As a lifelong former teacher, kudos Sinthia for the outstanding lesson! This was so well done it should be required reading for all new or misguided hobbyists. Great job!
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I remember when I first started out.  The first thing I learned was to ask questions of a provider who more than helped me understand about researching providers as well as registering with RS2K.  I am forever grateful to her.  Sinful, you are the best in more ways than one.

I know this is supposed to be informative but I find it to be completely fucking hilarious!  Please tell me that was your intent

Love Ya Doll,
XXX-Giselle