I've come across more than a few folks who try to "verify" you through a site such as webcams.com, fling.com, etc. However, when asked for simple thigns such as a TER id, a picture holding something to prove the photo is them, etc, they often flee. My initial reaction is that these people are just signing up for affiliate programs and trying to get you to sign up for services so they can collect the commission. I am interested to know your thoughts on this.
Is it reasonable for me to verify that the photos are actually of the provider and not simply stolen from another site and presented as them? This, of course, in the absense of reviews on a reputable site.

Thanks.

Fling.com is a 100% rip off. You'l be talking to the  "ladies" who don't exist and some assholes will try to lead you to verification sites that you have to pay for and which in fact are also rip offs. Been there, done that.

In the absence of reviews you are rolling the dice every single time. One sure thing to avoid is any sort of verification that involves having you join ANY site.  Although I do have an ATF that also does web cam she does not verify  guys on cam or even promote herself as an escort on cam.  She doesn't even use the same name.  I'm sure other ladies do both as well but, for the most part, it's an attempt by a cam company to get you to log-on, sigh-up and spend money.

Depends.

Are you a "provider" or a "hobbyist"?

"Is it reasonable for me to verify that the photos are actually of the provider and not simply stolen from another site and presented as them"?

Reason I ask is that.......