I am helping a female friend of mine get started in the hobby.  She's concerned about LE and asking for advice.  I've given her my standard advice about screening clients, not discussing details, hanging up if in doubt, etc.  I would also like to get a sense of the current climate in LA when it comes to busting independent providers.  Has there been LE presence on Backpage?  Or on any of the directories like CityVibe or LAXEscorts?  Have there been any raids on agencies?  (I doubt she would work at an AMP).  Which setting do you think is safest for her -- Trick pad, motel, or outcall?

as LE likes to do busts on their own turf.

She should also change hotels daily, stick to busier 3 and 4 star places and avoid those towns that LB mentions above.

Along with good screening, and staying discreet, she should be fine.

Are you really sure you want to be mixed up in this kind of stuff. I don’t advise it.

May be some of the readers can give you up to the minuet news on what is rocking in La-La land. In general over the last twenty five years things have followed the changes from a pretty open city with hookers on street corners inhabiting the same spots month after month to that of an internet city with very little LE interference except when criminal activities are involved. Of course at the right hour you can still find hookers on street corners and in late night bars, but it ain’t anything like it used to be. Of course meth whores are not a wise place to place your precious business, although they are a talkative lot.

If your gal pal keeps her nose clean, her medical status current and her portal open she should be just fine; however there are occasional moments when, the long foreskin of the law erupts on Internet rags as it did on CL now replaced by others as you mentioned. Adverts that are too erotic or over the top will draw attention. Neighbors are on the constant look out for traffic into the neighborhood that looks like sexual hollar-weenie is going on. Ringing door bells, banging head boards and excessive hall traffic in apartments will bring out the busy bodies who will cum-plain to the landlord and to the cops in LA.

There are islands of permissiveness however, West Holly seems to be a bastion of, not free love, but the kind you pay for, particularly for those who like to take a gawk on the wild slide. The San Fernando Valley has long been a drug and sex alley, so much that they have closed off certain streets. I would avoid the City of Glendale as the city fathers and mother f-ers seriously frown on any panky-hanky and I do believe they spend their lunch hours getting their jollies off in the rest rooms reading any advert that will tit-tilate them before they on a phishing expedition. Glendalian storming troopers are famous for looking for love in all the wong places, particularly in Massage Parlors. I still don’t know where Suzy ended up after the raid but I miss her sweet but real hot Kim chi. North of Glendale is La Cresenta where frequent raids on Asian brothels and massage parlors take place, also busts on fake businesses disguising indoor marijuana plantations who were burning the lights too late into the night. Supposedly there are some Armenian brothels but they do not seem to get unfriendly cop calls, at least that is the hearsay if you can rely on dat. Small cities like small titties are not the best places to open up shop!

I think your intention to help this enterprising sex worker are adorable but I do not suggest you go any further then making an occasional withdrawal while wearing a condom. You are very close to being an accessory to her venture and as such can be hit with a pimp/pandering charge. Of course we all give advice but I am sure you are giving her more than you are talking about. Do not set her up in your apartment or rental, or using phone in your name etc. You are icing on thin skates here so be careful you do not fall through the that soft place called love where your judgment turns soft as your erection turns hard. Just a wise word, from one who has seen this happen in Hollywood not infrequently and not always with happy endings. Also be sure she is not using, if she is a user, it is time to get out of town!

As for your questions about advertising, big busts are prominent in the Internet sluice shops but LE busts seem rare, but you never know when those donut gangs can go ballistic. As for agencies, Heidi and me would stay away from them. As for screening, I am sure that any cop can get through the tightest hole, that screening would be aimed at keeping her safe, there are some ruff guys out there in bed and in the sex business world who you do not want to meet, i.e. pimps looking for workers.

Tell your gal to go for some good reviews. I am sure you can help her with that. Tell her to never leave a hard customer until he is flaccid. An extra pop or oral after the fact is a good ticket to suck-cess.  If she can learn to do anal she will always have a client behind her, not every gal can take the big cahuna but pract-ass makes  per-feck. An indi gal in a safe local is always a cum-er so good luck.   Who can resist a gal who grabs you by your handle and speaking of handles, please don’t change your handle to Neon Eddie.....


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Despite all the high-tech tools available to LE, you'd be surprised how often the lowly neighborhood snoop causes providers to get busted.  A complaint gives cops a reason to investigate someone they otherwise might not bother looking at.

Your friend should make sure that if she offers an incall location, every aspect of it has been considered so the self-appointed neighborhood watch spinster doesn't call LE when she sees too many cars or men in the area.

Even if she's just quietly minding her own business, it's very easy to detect a regular pattern of cummings and goings, even in big a city like LA.  And some people just seem to feel that if they're not getting laid, nobody should get laid!




-- Modified on 3/14/2011 2:29:28 PM

first floor apartments or private entry is the rule,
also best not to show face in adverts or to blur photo....

also sometimes prudent to give a free sample to all the guys who live in the apartment building, they all come cum back for seconds and thirds which they pay for so its a little like McDonalds giving out free burgers to build a bigger consumer base; then when the wives call you names you reply, "your husband fucks both of us, so what does that make you?"

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Thanks; I'll pass along your collective knowledge and wisdom.  It reinforces the advice I've been giving her.  She was initially shocked and terrified at the thought of having an online presence, thinking that she could score a few regulars just by word-of-mouth.  It's been slow convincing her that a profile / good reviews / screening is the way to go.  I've been in the TER community for several years, and it's my golden standard for trustworthiness.

For the record, she's not a drug user, and I'm not taking any money from her, putting her up, or anything like that.  I'm just helping show her the ropes because she asked.  She's working 2 or 3 meaningless, low-paying jobs and never has any time or money.  She had a couple of short-term arrangements 5 years ago and liked it, so she's taking a more serious shot at it this time.

Legal_Beagle, I love the advice about keeping the neighbors quiet with free samples, LOL!    >D   I wasn't quite sure what you mean by internet "sluice shops," though.  You mean the sites like Eros and ThatMall?

Also, though not much chance you were contemplating the San Gabriel Valley, LE has been known to team up with ICE, in connection to human trafficking. There's been much discussion on the boards regarding the legitimacy of coupling prostitution and human trafficking, but it does give LE more resources than they normally would have for enforcement. And, it doesn't really matter if the issue is legitimate, when you are the one getting caught with your pants down. Also, having Dan Rather putting the spotlight on the issue creates more awareness and vigilance in the general public.

reading her reviews one bozzo talked about how he couldn't find which apt. she was in, and started knocking on doors. I chose not to schedule a return visit. It's extremely important that the lady gives out excellent directions and instructions regarding how and where to meet her.

After all, if they could have been a contributing member of society and made an honest living by being a prostitute, they wouldn't be forced into the seamy and unsavory world of politics!

one Fav lady, runs a small business...  but there's just not enough income.  She supplements by providing.  There are neighbors close by...  but she has one parking space set asside for her business.  That's where the clients park.  The only difference is the door gets locked!  
I second the caution on neighbors.  A lot of soccer moms have been busted by neighbors, while the kids are in school.  

I believe the hotels "must know"...  but choose to accept the occupancy days...  as long as they are discreet.   To carry on in the business, she must be disceeet at all times, her clients must be discreet.  I know one provider who uses a hotel...  while higher volume ladies were sent away!   My Fav removes her wrappers & such & disposes elsewhere.   Normal trash ok.  

If she is serious, your friend should read the newbie board herself & the self help section...  It's free & there are so many tips that will help her.   It's nice that you want to "help her" but you should not become involved beyond tips & warning her if you see a mistake.  (I saw an ad for a lady I'd seen...  for a location near me.  She listed an exit number...  there's only one small motel right at the exit.  She edited the ad immediately.)

refers to over the top vulgar nude or semi nude fotos on low end internet escort sites--free sites like adult fiend finder and their ass-orted hundred and one sites (all actually the same data base) are a waste of time, most contacts here want it for free and if you offer it to them they still do not show up. Eros is a high end site for clients with moolah and hopefully  a bit more class and a clean handle when they show up. Variants of CL make you a poster girl for police blotters in some areas and seemingly no problem in LA area where a variety of sweet gals, tricksters and low lifes compete for the low dollar spenders on Back Page and others.

The newspapers that specialize such as LA Express seem to still function, before the internet and recent closure they were the bastion of bare tits and large penises for the non dsl-ed. Today the photos are more modest and proof that some gals and guy can turn a trick as they head into their golden age of 60 plus years.

nota bene--Turning tricks as an escort follows the life cycle of the penis, that is when you are young you can aim high for the big spenders and knock them off their feet, but as the years pass your aspirations and chance of attainment, like an erection, lowers until it points at the floor which is about the time escorts should start to think of retirement and old men of viagra. It used to be that sex workers who were not drug fucked or diseased could retired with a million to show for their efforts, today they often retire semi-broke and become politicians....

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Neighbor complaints are not always "busy bodies". We had a worker in our apt building who got ran out on a rail because her clientele was often loud and confrontational - the blasting rap music at 120 dB as they arrive and leave, etc. That issues probably could have been avoided if she had directed them to park on the commercial zoned street a block away.

Or if English is the 2nd language - send a txt. Especially if it is one of those HUGE condo complexes. I once ended up wandering the halls for 15 mins trying to find the right unit.

Too many knocks on the door, too many men saying "Hi sexy," or "You're even prettier than your pictures" in too loud of a voice- and on and on.

Guys are sometimes very clueless as to their surroundings and can cause all sorts of problems for a girl that is hosting an incall, especially if they've had a few drinks.  It doesn't take neighbors or security long to figure out what's going on.

If she is starting out, she needs some sort of protection on her/in the room. Unfortunately, I have lost a friend and she didnt carry anything or have any pimp around. Pepper spray , small tazer. No lady can get in serious trouble for keep one on your person, its not illegal.
Personally IVE never had this issue with anybody I see acting Out of Order . But no matter what I have to keep pepper spray (even tho i never used itlol)

You just really never know what can happen , and better safe than sorry.
I know some guys are going to read this and think, i will stay far far away from this girl right here shes crazy, going to spray me, (lol) but think about my side please, im independent girl (20) doin this by myself , and like i said, ive lost a friend to this .


Also, it would be more time consuming, but she could lay out by the pool and meet with guys there and chat before going to the room. I havent had any guy feel uncomfortable by meeting at the pool . Some guys wont do hotels at all .

Also, not saying you cannot gt busted through email, but it is good to book  thru email only and not list your phone numb. . And you can keep track of everyone a little easier.

to a discreet second call location.  I once had a lady give me directions...  took me around the block to park on the opposite side...  while she observed.
I've had a lady say "I can't see you."  When I called...  she was able to observe the arrival spot.  I was at the other end of the parking lot.
I have parked in a commercial lot next door to the lady's incall...  lots of traffic, no one noticed my car.  

it is a good idea to be prepared but weapons such as pepper spray, pistols, clubs,  daggers, and variations will not ward off a heat seeking missile from a dedicated terrorist (aka rapist or robber). Buddy  systems, forwarding of emails or plans to a third party off site is an alternative. The trick is to be able to identify your client by phone, email, license plate or what ever. Although many escorts have a hairy story or two most manage to escape by a pubic hair. The real risks are for those who walk the street. Most horror stories relate to husbands and ex's and drug dealer's collection agents rather than clients. Tell me if you disagree....

In Massachusetts, for example, while it is legal to possess these defensive weapons, one must have a firearms ID on them.  It is (or was once) an automatic one year jail sentence to have any weapon including mace and pepper spray on you without this ID card which is issued by your local police department.

(still not a lawyer)

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G2,
This is exactly right.  Guys, let the door close behind you.  She'll flip the latch, then she'll hug & kiss you.  Until then STFU!!   Close the door quietly going in & out.

One lady I like has a boom box...   she plays nice classical music...  the box is on the end of the dresser pointed toward the door, to mask sounds but is more of a background in the room.  

There is no "ONE RIGHT WAY" but various ways of being discreet.  

My own preferance is to park away from the front lobby entrance.   I keep my locational awareness...  I use the stairwell (key card access only) at the end of each wing.   Even with my cane, it's easy to go DOWN these stairs...  I don't care about the card access since I'm going OUT!  But it cuts the lobby traffic & if someone is watching the entrance, my exit will confuse them.   By parking away from the entrance, I'm closer to my car on exit.  If I have to switch wings before exiting, I take the elevator down 1 floor, switch wings & exit as above.