Is it my imagination or are there more, and more escorts looking for deposits up front?  I do understand if someone is attempting to book a “longtime”  appointment, or for a distant date.  But mostly these are providers who are unheard of, or have ads that “are almost to good to be true”.  Using differs cash apps, or even Bitcoins, it would seem that there is a strong attempt being made to get deposit money and be done.  Any thoughts??????

Only time I ask for those is if its an outcall to a new client or is a client who has booked and not showed ...  

I don’t do deposits. Too many providers flake or try to change times or just disappear. And I’ve experienced it at all price points. Providers will respond with indignation as if their trustworthiness is beyond reproach. It’s not. But just my opinion.

I accept them via cashapp or through a secure credit card system (Stripe) for the gent that needs discretion.  

As soon as i even smell , deposit , I end the conversation and block the number .
I will not get scammed that way.

Deposits put your money and anonymity at risk. How does a hobbyist benefit by paying a deposit? I got burned once, and will never, ever pay a deposit again.

I can understand both sides! I choose not to request deposits unless it's a FMTY!

Rene Liz is a very high end escort at way above average donation.  I have seen her a number of times, and each was really special.  I was going to be in NE last weekend and booked her for a hotel near the airport in Hartford.  Communication was excellent through her “assistant” Nikky.  Confirmed the time and date in an email a couple of days before the appointment.  Had previously asked for a 50% deposit up front to which I said no as I had seen her before.  Nikky was ok with that, so we proceeded.  The confirmation email said the price would be $300 more than what was listed in Preferred 411 and I called that out to her.  She said that this was the published price and if I wanted to cancel, she understood.  I then went back on P411 and rechecked the donation which was as I had questioned $300 cheaper and let her know.  She wrote back that she would reduce the donation by $200 as an outcall fee.  Nowhere by the way is there any mention of an outcall fee.  I said let’s split the difference as I still would have liked to see her.  She said no that the $50 would have had a negative effect on Rene’s attitude.  I then said that this whole episode had been a clear mistake and cancelled.  Talk about GPS and arrogance, not any further intention of trying to book her ever again.  I can only imagine what would have happened if I had sent the deposit.

If all clients stop paying deposits then providers would stop asking.

I’m in a deposit situation right now with a well known Tampa girl. I actually had 2. But one was offered a private trip and refunded the deposit. She handled the situation great and I’ll definitely see her when out schedules allow.

That'll never happen. Too many guys are too horny to deny them a deposit if she's "the right one". Deposits are never going away.

I never required deposits and still don't for most circumstances.  After recently moving I had to give up my incall. It was hours away.  I offer the choices of outcall, or I will split the cost of a hotel room.  In order not to be stiffed for the cost of the hotel room, I require the gentleman's half to be covered up front.  That way I am only on the hook for my half of the room, and the fact that he has made an investment will make him more likely to show.

TBH I am more in the public eye now since I started doing mainstream porn and I worry about ppl just trying to get my location as well as missing out on bookings when a client doesn't show up so, I've made deposits mandatory for all 1st time clients and once you flake you will be required to drop a deposit even if we have met before.  

Is a way to withdraw me from your life.

This just happened to a provider I know, Cherie in Boynton Beach  She was sent a verification email from what she thought was tryst.  She clicked on it and her ad was stolen.  This hacker changed the wording in her ad and was asking for a deposit.  She has been unable to get a response from tryst and her reputation is now at stake.  Be careful with deposits.  

I have been burned once.  However you have been around a while and I would have no problem with your deposit policy. To build trust takes some time.

A deposit for me is the difference between wasting time and money on an incall that gets cancelled and establishing trust before we meet.  

I’m pre booking only deposit always 10/20 percent required I ban and block anyone who don’t follow my lead simple and easy . I’m high end low volume get book up as I do Incall 3 days only every other month I fly out to California or if I host in Florida as I do lot of exclusive just one date in one day  I basicly use deposit to book hotel in order to welcome my guest there  
Hair dresser,personal trainer and many other service request deposit it’s just security for Time Easter anyone Hight class will give deposit as they understand the name of the game !
My regular still send me deposit to those day I date them !
Quality not quantity ladies know your worth don’t waste your time with wanna be  !!!

Jackjack22 booked two 90 min dates with me in the last 6 years.  

Well when you lie you lie.  This is a total fabrication.  I booked Ms. Liz via P411, or tried to.  I was going to be staying at the hotel at the Hartford/Springfield airport, a very long 50 ,minutes of so from her booking location of New Haven.  I booked at the rate quoted on the site.  When it time for getting together approached her booker, Nicky reached out to me to request a deposit.  As I had seen her before I mentioned that and asked to waive the requirement, which she immediately did.  Then as I was getting ready to leave for Conn Nicky reached out to confirm the date of our visit and low and behold the price increased significantly.  I pointed out to her that I had requested the booking based on the rate quoted on P411 and politely asked that that be honored as that was the published rate.  We could not come to an agreement and I was not at all interested in paying her then current request.  I was never rude and told Nicky I was sorry it would not work out.  I never engaged with Ms. Liz and the accusation that I forced anything is nothing but a bold face lie.

I've never paid a deposit for a restaurant? And I've eaten at some top tier swanky restaurants. Just keeping it real! However, my only problem with paying deposits to providers is how do you keep anonymous since I always use cash?

I have seen Rene several times over the past few years.  She has all way been honest and upfront with me every time.  Not sure what happened but this is not the norm with her.  So it must be you….

Man... you haggled... assistants are not the Better Business Bureau. But I'm always gonna presume she knows what the correct asking price is. Either pay it or don't. But it IS disrespectful to think YOU deserve a lesser rate.

For some reason my responses to Ms. Liz are being hidden.  I booked through p411 and the price posted there.  When I tried to confirm the date I was informed that the price would be different.  I merely pointed out to her booker that I accepted the price posted on P411.  I did not "haggle" and only requested that they honor the rate I booked at which the booker would not so I passed.  The booker asked me for a deposit and I informed her that I had seen Ms. Liz on two prior occasions and did not feel I should pay a deposit.  She immediately agreed and there was never further discussion of that topic.  At no time during my initial booking or the subsequent conversation with the booker did I ever speak in person to Ms. Liz.

I have never in all these years had to pay a deposit and have noticed the request for deposits on some other sites. Be very careful when you are offered the world and then they refuse to speak to you on the phone and ask 2 or 3 times where I am when I was going to their place. It became pretty obvious that the ads are phony and the advertisers is just trying to pick up some easy money. I would suggest you google the pictures and you will see ads all over the state. Oh and the funny ones is they will say Ft Lauderdale as their incall location but they ask my location and if I say lets say Pompano they will give an address in Pompano and sometimes it is an office building!. Becareful of the scams and report them and sometimes you can get their ad tossed.  

Oh wow. I have multi thousand meals in Vegas and never paid a deposit. In fact, I’ve never paid a deposit for anything you listed. Maybe a rental car or a kids birthday party.

Wow, there sure are a lot if simping WKs here.  Last minute price increases beyond what was shown on P411 (which is against their policy as well) would upset many upstanding gentlemen.  Despite what Twitter may have you believe women aren't immune from criticism.  The only think Jack did wrong was try and haggle at all rather than just cancel immediately and report the rate shenanigans to P411.

What doctor requires a deposit ? Do you mean a copay on insurance

Not every provider requesting a deposit is scamming. Cancellations and no shows are at an all time high. This is our income and we depend on the bookings, expecially touring ladies. The time is impossible to replace on tour and can equal thousands in losses.  

If clients stop being timewasters, no shows and last minute cancellations without paying an inconvenience fee then providers would stop asking for deposits. If you disagree look for a provider who don't ask for deposits, everyone is different and with their own rules, take it or leave it.

I believe if a new client or old making a two or three hour date ..  It should be a 100 deposit to be fair .   If a client do cancel atleast the provider didn't loose her time and day when she blocks that time with a client     .  Yet, most client don't do deposit  some do generously in good faith

It really has become very disturbing to see so many requiring deposits and that well established providers are asking for them. The only time I'd understand a deposit is if were for a fmty. But the reality is that once the deposit is sent there is nothing that will ensure that the provider shows up at all. In other situations (major store purchases, contact work, etc.), the only time a deposit is provided is if there is a contract that ensures goods or services are provided. And if they cannot be fulfilled the deposit is returned. Providers have no recourse if they flake, which happens a lot. I've seen a provider talk about her time lost when a client flaked. It goes both ways. Many provides have flaked on clients. Our time is just as valuable.
As someone else mentions, the solution is that nobody pays deposits. Unfortunately, too many guys out there are willing to part ways with their money and get burned.

As others stated, none of those require deposits. Other professions that actually do require deposit have contracts to ensure that the goods or services are provided. And it can be enforced in a court of law. You have no way to ensure that you will show up and if you don't there is no way a client can get their money back.

They ONLY. way to make sure 100 % you never lose a deposit ..is to never pay one . I’ve lost three deposits to “reputable “ women . Please don’t say pick better women …lol

Can you imagine sending a guy your infall location when he was never serious and now he has your address. Nope, Lol. No deposit, No booking.  

Imagine giving a deposit and she becomes a no show

You're out $50 and we are out $500-$1000+