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What is a "real" phone number?confused_smile
chuckstew 1 Reviews 3315 reads
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A visiting provider in my area asks for a "real" phone number (cell phones OK) to verify my identity.  She says that I'll get a call from an automatic something-or-other with a code or password, which I should then email to her and she'll call me to set up a time.  I gave her my prepaid cell number about 8 hours ago, and so far no response.  What the heck is a "real" phone number, and does this procedure sound fishy?  Thanks for your help.

ilovesandiego1990 reads

It doesn't sound fishy. But it sounds as if it's a WALMART escort agency.

Some websites do this to verify your number - craigslist actually does this in order to post erotic services.

I wouldn't think an individual girl would do this - so if she's part of a giant agency or something it makes sense.

But here's question - can you contact reviewers on TER to ask if she did that with them?

Just a thought!

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Bostonguy571698 reads

A phone number that can be traced back to you. Prepaid cell phones are not traceable. This is good for the hobbyist but not always for the provider. It gives unscrupulous types a way to get an appointment while circumventing many lady's screening procedures.

Honestly, I've been wondering when there would start to be some retaliation from the provider side about the practice of using pre-paid cell phones.

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bikebryan1709 reads

I work in the cell industry.  Prepaid phones CAN be traced.  There is a money trail when you put money into them, and their use IS tracked and a list of who/when a call was made IS kept.  It may not be easy to get to (at least not as easy as a regular cell) but it is there and accessible.

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Bostonguy571790 reads

But the lady who is concerned about her safety simply isn't going to deal with something as complicated as this. As I said, it adds a layer of protection for the customer but removes one for the provider.

I have always suspected what you just said to be fact, which is why I never bothered with a prepaid cell phone. If LE or your wife's divorce attorney wants to get you badly enough they will find a way.

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WildTurkey-1011991 reads

Last month I bought a Net 10 phone at WallMart, paid cash. When I called the automated system to activate, it asked for my name or skip to next, so I did not give my name.

With Net 10 I got no reception in my house so this past weekend I purchased a Virgin Mobile at BestBuy, paid cash again. When I called to activate I got a live person. I told him I did not want to give my name and he said fine, just give me any name and zip code so he could set up the account and I would have to remember the fake name if I ever wanted any changes to the account. Both these phones have cards you buy at the store to purchase more time with. I pay cash at the store and do not give my name.

Is there a magic wand, can they still trace these phones back to me?

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luv_women1492 reads

:) They could follow your picture at the checkout stand at the store, and see who it is.  Then they could do facial recognition of who purchase the phone, then they match it to your driver's license!  :)

On second thought if you purchased the phone exactly as described, the only common factor would be the women you have called, which would be very hard to link with the person who bought the phone.

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WildTurkey-1011579 reads

LMAO! I reckon they would get suspicious when all the calls were to providers. :)

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BBrain1523 reads

Both T-mobile with SIM cards. I can change phone numbers any time by replacing the SIM card for $25. I buy prepaid cards. They are not traceable.

I even asked for a area code in North Dakota but it was not available; same for South Dakota. So I settled for a PA area code.

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WildTurkey-1011777 reads

After she verifys you, you can use your untraceable phone to set up an appt. but she wants a phone number that she can search and verify you with.

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WillHammerYou1433 reads

Back in the day, providers wanted your home phone number. They would then call information and if the phone was listed in your name, you were verified.

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