Again, I appreciate the courtesy of the responses.  But the logic of the responses don't add up to me.  So be it.  I also find it curious the extent to which the responses appear to be written from the perspective of providers, rather than hobbyists.  I don't mean that in a critical sense, I just am surprised at the extent to which they appear to be represented in site discussions.  But then, I am new to this site and what it is all about.

Take a moment to rethink your explanation.

I'm sorry, but your explanation, while kind and sincere, is dichotomous and cannot logically support itself.

Please take another look.

If LE can
1) produce an out-of-state realistic and legal 'fake' ID, and
2) have a working out-of-state cell phone number, and
3) register with a hotel under that name,

then the ONLY thing that you can verify is that the man in the room with you has

A) an out of state ID that matches what he told you,
B) a cell phone with an area code that matches what he told you and C) the information the Hotel has matches what he told you.

You have verified absolutely NOTHING of value.

And if, as you say, LE can
1) put a gift envelope in your hand and
2) proceed to have (what amounts to illegal) sex acts with you (with immunity for HIS actions),

then the ONLY thing you can do to protect your self is to

A) make sure he uses YOUR condom.

Because no matter what, you are getting screwed! Pun intended.

You are not protected in ANY way by collecting this information.

Having all that personal info about a client may make you feel safer, but those are just feelings. Thinking it adds a real layer of safety from LE is unrealistic. In fact, all it does is remove a layer of safety for your client

Realistically, here is what actually will help protect you from LE:

* Avoid doing or saying ANYTHING that connects the transfer of money in exchange for a sexual activity. (You know this.)
* NEVER have a tiered pricing structure for different services.
* DON'T pick up, look at or acknowledge the envelope in any way until he is gone.
* Retain the BEST LAWYER you can find.
* If during a session your client says or does ANYTHING that goes against the proper code of conduct, take immediate action to stop the encounter, and verbally put his intent into question and clearly state yours.

(Even if you have to say "You want me to sell you sex?!?! I am not that kind of woman!! Do I need to call 911??")

Please remember, LE is not your real worry anyway. The City Attorney or County Attorney is. Badges with guns detain and arrest people. That is all. They will even set-up, lie, manipulate, plant evidence, and more as they try to make people believe they enforce the law, while they bolster their careers. They don't really enforce law. They are just the janitors.

The Prosecutors do the enforcement. And they have to get past a judge or jury to do that. If that process was 1) so easy to do and 2) of political interest to the elected officials, then all of you beautiful, wonderful and important companions would be incarcerated right now. You see, it’s really a matter of priority. You are not important to them.

Escort stings are only publicity moves for elected officials to convince the conservative public tax payer that they are doing their job. They are media events to calm the inquiring minds. (Think of Craig’s List.) Most serious anti-crime efforts by LE will focus on organized groups, (think about that Agency girls! And, don’t even MENTION pimps) so RICO laws can be invoked to make huge seizures and advance the careers of those in charge. (Plus, LE gets to KEEP all the assets they seize!)

The thing is, if you are a low key, discreet, independent, who has a brain and uses it, AND STAYS AWAY FROM PIMPS AND DRUGS, you are not likely to EVER have trouble. Why? Because, truthfully, NOBODY CARES!

Think about it.

Do you really believe that what you do is a secret? That your websites are deep web? That everyone doesn’t know there are escorts everywhere? That LE only knows about Craig’s List? That LE doesn't know EXACTLY WHO and WHERE you are already?

Be realistic. The vale of secrecy you think you have isn't just thin, IT DOES NOT EXIST.

I repeat, IT DOES NOT EXIST.

If you take a look at the current Political Climate surrounding this victimless crime, when LE cracks down these days, the focus is on obtaining CLIENT INFORMATION and making it PUBLIC. By embarrassing or even destroying a man’s life, they are attempting to scare off future clients and reduce the ‘crime’ that way.

Please do not be offended about this next comment; it is blunt, but true.

Most hobbyist’s reputation and lives would be ruined by an arrest, and if the information that they saw an escort became public. An escort’s reputation is not ruined by being identified publicly as an escort. And if faced with a heavy offense and offered a reduced prosecution, an escort would divulge all the info about her clients. Law of survival.

Escorts clients need their anonymity far more than escorts their detailed personal information. Escorts use stage names, so should clients.

You can believe what I say is accurate. I AM NOT LE, but I have extensive first hand experience about what I write.

One last thing...

When the local tourism bureau launches a national campaign to openly promote Las Vegas as the city to travel to so you can secretly ‘be bad,’ do you think they really care about going after you indy girls?

"What happens in Vegas..."

I don't know of anybody off the top of my head who asks for a home address.  The only time that I ever do is when I have to MapQuest it for outcall.  (yeah, yeah, Google Maps is better)

"They haven't seen many clients and acted with professionalism just because they had in the  back of their minds..."one day 'Power Ties' will show up and call me and then years of work will finally pay off as I will use his information to set myself up for life"

VERY NICE ONE!!!!

I can understand that it feels invasive to be asked for personal information. But we are allowing you to enter our most private place, do we not deserve some kind of courtesy and respect? The provider may have a stage name, or she might be using the name you would see on her drivers license. The only way to know if you are giving your private information to a woman of high reputation is to look at her reviews, maybe contact the gentlemen who posted those reviews, and get in touch with her to see what kind of a person she is. Phone conversations are great, especially if you just call to say hello and find out if we click.

You have a tool here with TER, learn to use it properly and you will find women you can trust.