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SBJ 2004 reads
posted
1 / 15

So I've been around the hobby block a few times, but I'm trying to set up a date with a higher end provider. The verification options are 1: full name, employment and employers phone number??? Options 2: is a prepaid deposit to a paypal account.  

Neither of these appear to be wise hobbiest actions....

Anyone have thoughts?

jaydalee See my TER Reviews 617 reads
posted
2 / 15

Does she has some kind of reviews here or somewhere else where you can at least see if she is legit?
There are ladies who will ask for all of that info and some who will ask for a deposit.
However you do what is comfortable for you if you want to see her bad enough provide the info.
If not see a provider who doesn't require all of that info or a deposit.
There are guys who will do this and some who will not everyone does what works best for them.

hiddenhills 143 Reviews 567 reads
posted
3 / 15

That's what I would do, since I don't do deposits or give my real name. It's a free market, the provider can ask for whatever makes her feel comfortable and then the hobbyists can respond accordingly.  

Posted By: SBJ
So I've been around the hobby block a few times, but I'm trying to set up a date with a higher end provider. The verification options are 1: full name, employment and employers phone number??? Options 2: is a prepaid deposit to a paypal account.  
   
 Neither of these appear to be wise hobbiest actions....  
   
 Anyone have thoughts?

DJ1985 21 Reviews 475 reads
posted
4 / 15

If a deposit is enough to verify without personal info, she doesn't need or get personal info and I would never give a deposit to someone that may or may not be there when I arrive. It's up to her whether or not to accept the info I'm willing to provide, and therefore if a meeting is going to take place or not. The other option like HH said, move on.

angelexotic See my TER Reviews 562 reads
posted
5 / 15

never get any of it. and many use fake first n last.
 just humor her. i have first n last on my form, I have alot of guys i caught them , and discover real name, one guy used a certain name, and with all the providers, we all reference check him by the name john do for example. i was in his car as always i push boundaries and like to be closer and friendlier than is advised and have the clients drive to do errands and other rides places, which i guess isnt in the hooker hand book of laws. i think in section one paragraph three, it reads though shalt not go in a clients car with him, before or after a session.  
 leave it to angel to not follow laws. any hoo.  
 create a fake name, or just submit form to your comfortability, with a note in fiill in blanks, where it say work info, say  i am not comfortable with that,  
 but really want to meet and am willing to instead show my license.  
 ? i dont know. If she is well reviewed then she obviously isnt gonna go call your work and say hi this is sandy slut ho i wanna blo your executive assistant for cash does he have a big prick?
 i know for me i have a cover story i go over with client in question, i call and say hi mr so so has applied for a loan with us at strikan loans company we are just calling to verify that mr nogin is in fact employed here at such n such.
                      keep in mind when we are heavy handed with screening its for me at least say i have a guy wife threatening to murder me and she also gave my name to popo. which happens to us all time youd be surprissed on our end the crazy reasons we may have goin on for makin us require extensive screening!
 keep in mind all the possibilities on her end she can be coping with in this biz that make it so she must be vigilant on protecting her assests, family and home, .  
 there is a saying i love "TRUST NO ONE' another is
 " A FOOLISH ASSICIATE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN A CLEVER ASSOCIATE"
 if your foolish enough to believe for one minute a well reviewed successful high end lady is gonna take your crappy little pocket money deposit and run.  
 or worse give a second thought about your work info after her initial screening to make her safe.  
 you gotta definetly ditch the ego. she dont care bout your info. she dont need you 200 deposit or 600 or 1000
 trust n believe if she were a rookie or scam artist and this was her first godam rodea. like it apparently is for you . lol.  
 she wouldnt be capable of goin on in such a manner if she wasnt conducting herself in a certain matter and it was going smoothly, she d very soon go out of business!
 just do the hoops she asks of ya and get ready to hold on to your seat.  
 when you have alot to lose you tend to wanna protect your self  . when you got nothin to lose you post for shit money on bp and host in cockroach motels , and see dirty careless rookies. xo

palomamontecarlo See my TER Reviews 498 reads
posted
6 / 15

And deposits are used as an indication of how serious you are about the date specially if she is blocking you time for a longer engagement.. Should you go ahead and do it? it all depends on how bad you want to see her, but keep in mind that in all honesty, there are providers out there who ask for that info for safety purposes not because we want to be intrusive on your personal life.. We will never use that info for any other purposes aside from screening... It all depends on the character and reputation of the lady.
If you don't feel fully comfortable then move on and find someone who is willing to accommodate what you wish to reveal or do..

impposter 49 Reviews 501 reads
posted
7 / 15

First, never give out information that you are not comfortable giving out.  Once it is out, there is no getting it back.  Think carefully, then decide.

Second, unless things have changed, Paypal is rather vigilant about payments for questionable transactions and they have the legal authority not just to block or tie up funds but to seize those funds.  There have been many stories on TER about PP seizing funds and not relinquishing them.  The seizure would be from the account of the recipient, your hostess.  At that point, does your chosen hostess say she wasn't paid and leave you out of $ and no service or does she see you and absorb the loss?  

I don't know where you are, but there are so many excellent choices without those problems to even have to consider ..

Panthera12 350 reads
posted
9 / 15

There have been a few of those "high end" providers who have kept deposits when they cancel, some with multiple hobbyists. No, it is not wise.

JackDunphy 559 reads
posted
10 / 15

Other than me not giving her a deposit, my full name, my employer and my employers phone number, she sounds like a perfect match for me.

There is NEVER any need to give that $ upfront or that kinda personal info. WAY too many other girls don't require it.  

By doing any of that, you perpetuate this bull shit onto the next guy and the guy afer him and right on down the line.

She can use that info to harass you and blackmail you. There is already enough inherent risk in this little illegal p4p world of ours that you don't need that shit in your life.

harborview 10 Reviews 430 reads
posted
11 / 15

Special Circumstances...  extended date where asking to block off & turn down others for multiple hours or days like overnight.  Travel expenses like airline tickets for her to come to you.  I've never encountered such a circumstance & probably never will.  

Paying a deposit???  She has done no service & already has your money.  Why should she actually meet you?  Even when you've met in the past...  maybe less risky but still not risk free (of being scammed).    

Paying a deposit in lieu of screening?  Makes no sense.  Either she wants screening or she doesn't.

1192967 45 Reviews 462 reads
posted
12 / 15

...you know about P411, Date Check, and so on. If you don't have one of those getting one would help. Does she take any of those? Is she a member of any?

No deposit except in cases as stated by a previous poster, ie. plane ticket, long term appointment and the like.

If you've been around references should do.  

It's up to you but I'm a no go on this situation.

You are correct when you say, "Neither of these appear to be wise hobbiest actions.... "

Blowing Chunks 373 reads
posted
13 / 15

have not used it much to know what they are talking about.  

it is a PoS. They make their own rules and will freeze your account the moment they smell anything suspicious. It's not worth the headache and grief it can cause,  when used in the hobby.  

good for transferring small amount of money but not when it is for several hundred  ESPECIALLY IN THE HOBBY

-- Modified on 4/27/2014 6:03:57 PM

GaGambler 319 reads
posted
14 / 15

To the OP, while many women will advise you that a deposit is like leaving a credit card with a Marriott to ensure you show up. I, and most other guys here will disagree vehemently. I would NEVER send a deposit "in lieu of screening" it doesn't make the provider a bit safer and it opens you up to the possibility of getting screwed, but not in the good way.

Some very good advice has been given to you by some very experienced mongers, I would suggest you follow their advice instead.

keystonekid 114 Reviews 420 reads
posted
15 / 15

feel safe, move on.

The bigger question might be, how does a prepaid deposit help her feel safe?

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