Dang

They used skype or other video means to "verify" the guys vs checking refs, which then had them on video talking about meeting for times, services, etc. when they showed up they just arrested them.  

...sound like they're fugitives from Bellevue.  They exchanged texts asking for specific sex acts.  When they showed up, they specifically talked about paying for sex acts.  One guy wanted a discount because he got lost on the way to the hooker's place.  Morons!

making pennies an hour in a factory where the foreman can feel them up all day.  An idiot can see that.

Some of these poor saps are veteran hobbyists.  One guy was charged as part of the prior infamous The League bust.  Another guy told LE he was there just for a massage.  I don't think these guys would be stupid to openly state "I am paying xxx, looking for xxx".  Nevertheless, LE arrested them anyways.  Charges might not stick but they are shaming the hobbyists out of Seattle.

If you show up at a sting you'll get arrested.  Shut up and get a lawyer.  Don't try to "reason with a cop" contrary to advice given by one of the most active posters on these forums.

After the Seattle bust I am more careful with new numbers, especially if they don't verify me or go through the normal process. I thought they were capable of exactly this and that was just made real by this article. If I am in Seattle, I would change number and not contacting anyone because who knows what they have access to now?
 
It was interesting this all started because a neighbor was suspicious. I am also worried agencies are lax about these things. Some places have so much foot traffic that I can only smh. Only thing I can do is trying to be discreet and invisible. That's not easy when the big head is not in control. It does not help that I pound on the floor as I walk. I am not a ninja or a cat man.

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What you two said make sense to me. I won't be able to avoid the shaming but I don't want to make it easy just in case I fall into their trap. Here is my list of don't that I will refine as I learn more from others:
 
1. Don't discuss sex acts beforehand (just do it)
2. Don't discuss donation (let them tell me)
3. Don't provide anything (ID or personal info) except the usual  
4. Don't take out donation unless I feel safe to do so (and still staying mum after like it does not exist)
5. Try to park far away to avoid having my plate captured (they can use this to arrest you later)
6. Don't say why I am there (ask if I am arrested, and if I am screwed then I better shut up and get bail or a lawyer)
 
I followed the first four since the beginning, the rest and more depends on my gut feeling and what I have learned.

Except for 1-2 few years apart, rarely do neighbors and such report on the girls.  LA seems to have "its none of my business" attitude.  Thank god for us horny guys!!!

The neighbor complaint + murder of a working girl + federal grant to stop human trafficking + a bored DA looking for something to boost his political agenda.  First round wiped out kgirl action in Seattle, this time wiped out or scared off cgirl business.  What's scary is historically these efforts has been focused on underage trafficking, AMPs and streetwalkers.  Their "success" in Seattle might motivate DAs in other cities to do the same.

of the guys busted at the incall showed up with flowers?   Lol

In the linked article the DA is quoted as saying that P4P is not consensual. He said that it can't ever be consensual when one person is providing money to someone who really needs it.

Is there anyone who works purely for the fun of it? We all work because we really need the money. Based on the DA's definition of consensual, 99% of the working stiffs who have a job are basically taking it up the *ss.  Never mind.   Maybe the DA does have a point.

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SPD constantly do big busts like this. This is the first time when they set up a AAMP though. All the other times they create a fake MP and go on an arresting binge. Sad thing is that guys keep falling for it.

Amen jameskm!

How fucking bored must they be to set up a sting like this and arrest a ton of guys.