...with other women?  It's more likely that he doesn't want you to contact them because they might be jealous that he's seeing someone else.

In my experience a gent who isnt new and has references but wont give them is 0ne or two or maybe all of the following. 1.LE, 2.did something unsavory to his references,  doesn't want his atf to know hes dipping his toes in the water, or is seeing a gal of a vastly different price point (either you or his references)
but I do reserve the right to be wrong Cant wait to hear the male pov

If you are going to get nailed by LE, you won't be able to avoid it.  What I gleen from the LE camp is that they don't like pimps, pandering or human traffic-ing.  That is . . .  Any situation where someone is NOT happy doing what they are doing or you don't get to keep all your rewards (you earned it).  Any time they get wind of a usurious situation they step in.  " Girl's gotta make a living . . ."  
  Next subject: You're a woman.  (Curiosity killed the cat.)  You just had to drive by to check out where he worked. Ooops!  He saw you.  
  Next subject:  Other providers are your competitors.  So it's this hot guy, he doesn't really make any issue about the finances and brings these thoughtful gifts that surprise you and make you realize "he gets me".  He's lookin' for a regular kinda of a thing.  Guess what?  Your Competitor isn't givin' that up.   Your competitor will tell you what a horrible man he is to insure she KEEPS that ONE!
  Ultimately if you look at this as a business there are A LOT more provider hours available than hobbyist to consume, so, all the caveats of a competitive market apply.  Don't TYHLS because he'll be her treasure and not yours.  You can marginalize him, but in the end she's got him and you DON'T.  

Business is business, even when it's Risky,

Jonathan

All other things being equal, of course.

I would far and away rather give names of providers and references than I would give out personal information.  A provider knowing that I saw provider X in New York, provider Y in Santa Monica, and provider Z visiting from Chicago should be just fine in getting me screened.

As far as what is discussed between providers...who knows?  It's all fair game, I suppose, and if you are a guy who hasn't been a jerk and a terrible client, I can't imagine it's a big deal.

Like I said, I would rather give you two providers as references rather than my real name and employment information.  ESPECIALLY if you are a new provider who has zero track record.  The provider reference thing is a lot more of an even playing field, in my mind.  Because how do we screen providers on our end?  By asking other guys who have seen her.  Or other providers who know her.

We sure as hell don't get YOUR real name and personal information.  

Don't waste time with him.  Stick to your high standard and if a guy can't comply just leave it at no thanks.
Life is to short, keep moving

or worse, if you hobby actively, you've probably been with escorts who are  competitive and may not be the best to use as a reference, however, you've probably been with other providers who are total professionals who have no problem giving a reference for you. Of course this schlemiel could join P411 and not have to be such a knucklehead.  

Whether he's hiding info from you, or from so other girl, he'd definitely trying to keep something private.  What he's hiding doesn't matter or why, it's drama you don't need to be involved in.  He's not the only guy out there, so I'd say pass.  

I don't know about the other guys out there, but if I'm contacting someone new, I'll give a short list of girls I've asked about being a reference.  I'd never offer up someone as a reference if I haven't cleared it with them first.  

Dk

References are the best way to determine if someone is truly legitimate.   So he's willing to screen but not let you know references?  Very suspicious.  If he does not have a P411 or DC-ID and wants to play without references.  Bad sign.  Personally, since I'm not a 60min, once and never repeat guy, my refs would probably say nice things.  For all the reasons you list, are the reasons sharing references is so important.  

Just because you get someone on the phone claiming to be an employer, doesn't mean it's real.  Easy scam, unless you're verifying a business that verifies on The Work Number or other paid 3rd party verification sites that you do not have a legitimate reason to be granted access to their data.  
   
Those little hairs on the back of your neck are there for a reason.  Trust them.    
Keep screening.  It's good for everyone

He isn't who he said he is

My guess is either:
1) he wouldn't like what they said
2) he's pretending to be someone he isn't, has he sent mail from the personality that has the references?  Meaning if it's a ter handle he's using to authenticate, has he pmed you FROM THAT ACCOUNT? Or has he only emailed you representing that he is that TER id?

The note:  I always email and ask the ladies I would use for references if they will refer me before I give then name and contact info to the lady asking for them. It's just common courtesy and it seems it's always appreciated.

The question: I've always wondered what's said between the lady asking for a reference and the lady giving one. Is it as short as "He's okay." Or, are there more details asked for and/or provided. Just curious.

Beware! Paranoia is contagious!

Well, I don't really believe he's paranoid. Just has something to hide. However, if he is paranoid, you don't need the drama and the headaches. Either way, sounds like the safe bet is to let him go on his merry way without you.  

I would pass on the dude for various reasons mentioned by others but primarily because he is not willing to provide what you feel makes you comfortable. He will probably be a disapointment during your time together.  

When I set up a session, I always provide P411 and TER ID with the comment that I believe any of the ladies I have seen will vouch for me. I never give specific provider info as that is readily obtainable off either or the 2 sources by either whitelist or P411 okays. Generally, I will send a pm from TER so they now it is legitimate handle that I have access to. I don't give out name or work info as I feel that it is not necessary. The setup is painless as the provider can contact whomever they want and within the limits that I have set.

Thanks for all the responses and confirmation of my red flags. I'm keeping my screening standards high and hope everyone else is, too! (Moreover, not only was I not given a handle or any other information- as soon as I inquired why this gent didn't want to give references, he stopped responding... yeah.)
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