Definitely don't pick up anyone in the bars or casinos and Definitely not from the street. Those can be a set up. If possible make sure someone knows you are having a session so they know to reach out if you don't text or call them shortly after you session ends. Always wear a raincoat for any penetration. If a girl goes without one for you then think of how many others she did that with. Deposits are normal as us girls get ghosted many times if we don't get one.
Other than that try to get an independent unless you have a good reference for an agency.

Have fun!  Play safe! And consider booking me! Lol

Many of the women can detect that you're a newbie and will try to take advantage of that.

Don't give your drivers license
Don't give a deposit
If it's incall or outcall don't have valuables around, only have what's needed.
Find a lady on TER with a good amount of reviews.
ALWAYS strap up!

I'm sure there are other items that I missed, but I'm sure someone will add them later.

best to book a known, independent ( meaning she does not work for anyone but herself ) with a website with rates clearly listed on her site.  Look for twitter and selfies also, if you want to make sure she looks like her pics

stay away from bar girls, or agency's, and if something seems to good to be true, it might be a scam

good luck

go with established provider . Great agency 100 proof
or women like La Rue Mckay or myself.

best of Luck

xoxo Lovely Lorena