you figure things out.

If you ever respond to an ad and get a reply directing you to a website asking for your name, home address, credit cards, expiration date etc, run the other way fast.

So I just read the post about the scams.  How does a first timer proceed?

I'm no veteran (not by a long shot), but what they will tell you is to stick to the well reviewed girls and to do your homework.

Play safe!

GTG

you should check out the F&Q section and the help section on this site. That should clear up a lot of questions.

P.S. searching the forums helps also...this question has been answered numerous times

will be much better.  If you don't know the term "well-reviewed" do a search here.

TER is my friend.  I have been burned on performance from Agency girls that they say are GFE or Greek friendly or whatever.  I now have a policy that I never see a provider that doesn't have stellar reviews.  There are too many providers with reviews to 'take one for the team'  and travel in uncharted waters.   IMHO