Just wondering how to pick the safe ones from the tantalizing list.... I was told that when pics are too good to be true, that usually is the case and it could be even a LE setup...

Usually if they look and sound to good to be true, they are bad news. If you can cross reference the provider to TER,Date-Check ,RS2K or GBN, you are safe. Check her reviews and if any doubts pm the reviewer. You have to be careful because of all the crap that is going down everywhere.We all know that LE is using BP, so play safe.Do you homework!

Some advice
1) Look the photos up on tineye and google reverse image search. Any matches to porn, ads in someone else's name, etc., then she's fake.
2) There are some good online discussion boards out there that speckalize in backpage escort reviews. Google to find thrm, go here, and read the forums .
3) Google the phone number
4) Avoid Southfield
5) Use google voice or a throw away prepaid phone when calling
6) Ask for references and dont ever discuss sexual activities over the phone.
7) If the photo looks professional, she's fake.
8) Never call an out of area code number
9) Never give a credit card number over the phone or on a website.
10) Only call girls that post regularly.
11) Girls who change names or.numbers frequently are trouble.

Thanks for the great tips...makes me wonder why invite trouble when you can go thru TER ? !

Cost - Lots of providers in the $100 / hr range
References - You rarely see a TER provider who doesnt ask for references. You never see that frlm BP.

I have used Backpage about 3-4 times, and always leave feeling ripped off.

The pictures are usually never accurate, there is usually upselling involved, and the ladies in general are a step above being a street hooker.

The only good ladies on there are the ones that use backpage in addition to places such as Eros and other trusted sources.

If the lady only advertises on backpage, stay away.  

With that said, I do go on there every day just for kicks.