I had a provider tell me that first time clients must get a live web session with her if they want to book a real meeting. She said she would knock the entire cost of the webservice off of the first hour. has anyone else heard of something like this?

is she asking you to pay some service a nice chunk of money just so she will see you?

Some weird no-name place that no one has heard of?
...but you will have to give your CC info?

likely outcome?
Your CC will get all kinds of charges, and you will never see the woman in question.

Run, don't walk away from this lady. There's gotta be other ladies in your area who won't demand this from you.

There is good rerason why cash is king in the pay4play world.  
Never, ever give up your CC info.  
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Giving out your credit card information to an unknown entity.  Just think of all the fun charges that might suddenly appear on next month's bill!!

Find a reputable well-reviewed provider.

Thanks for the reality check I took everyone's advice and RAN AWAY!!!