I am a newbie and, from what I can see, looks like you need to stick with providers with plenty of references.  However, I see a provider who says she's new to the area on Escorts.com and doesn't have any reviews.  What can I do to check her out to make certain she's not LE, etc? She says she doesn't have incall - is that a red flag or does that seem better?  Any help or suggestions for this newbie is greatly appreciated!

without reviews there isn't really anything to go on. after you have some experience maybe you can risk something.

BTW not having incall is a red flag for bait and switch or a rip off. she may have a large muscular friend who drives her to your place and assures that your envelope and ther items get collected regardless of what pleasantries may be exchanged.

yep. red flag.

see only girls who HAVE reviews. Seeing a lady who is not reviewed is risky, leave that to the more experienced hobbyist. Surely there must be more than one Lady you are interested in. Given enough time this reviewless girl will get reviewed and then you can feel comfortable seeing her.

Making a blanket statement like not having an incall is a red flag can lead a newbie such as the OP off in a wrong directions.

I've also TOFTT on several occasions and not gotten ripped off, but totally agree, one should not do that until they have gained some experience in reading the tea leaves as it were.

It's tuff sometimes for either sex to get that first review or white list or reference. Thankfully there are a few hobbyists willing to TOFTT and providers who use creative screening methods to be that perfect date for newbies on both sides.

Just my 18 cents

is standard advice in my locale which is DC. there are numerous rip off gangs that populate escort malls with outcall only ads.

so do you advise a newbie to TOFTT on an outcall situation not knowing his locale?

i'll stick with my original advice.....

As well different geographic areas different opinions. Believe me, when I say I understand the DC market. I have left my DNA in all points from SOVA TO NOVA, back to DC and other assorted incalls on the  Maryland side not to mention the chain hotels around BWI.

Now, I am in Vegas, where outcall is the norm, but again it is also Rip-off capital of the nation. Trust me on that again.

As for the TOFTT issue re-read my previous post. I agree that HE should not try it at this stage as a newbie, whether incall or outcall.

Remember when you were a newbie? Scared shitless and alone in the deal you were about to get yourself into? Nobody to call to check shit out further or confirm you'll be okay. hahahah

The OP just deserves the best we can give him. We are fairly much on the same page even if the messages vary.

I am familiar with the Escort site mentioned above.  The standards for reviews are much more lax than TER so must be taken with a grain of salt.  
Not having an IN call is not a RED flag but is most inconvenient.  
How you make as sure as possible that the provider is not LE or a scam artist, under performer, B&S, etc (more likely to be encountered in my experience)...  by seeing well reviewed providers.  Yes, after you've read ther newbie board, the Newbie Manual (link at the top of this board), then you need VIP to read the full reviews.  It is less costly than even one spoiled date or wasted opportunity.
I'm not saying to NEVER see a provider without a good review history...  but get some experience first.  Store the other name in your bucket list & circle back later.  
skb
(10 TER reviews)

You said , "I see a provider who says she is new to the area."  Have you already seen her.  Been "with" her.  If so she is not LE.  This still does not mean she is a well reviewed provider and you may run into non LE associated issues.  Or if she gets popped and has your name you probably have less security then with a reviewed lady that has a reputation to protect and usually starts with protecting her clients identification. No incall alone is not a red flag IMHO.  Be aware that booking reviewed ladies not only lets you know what to expect, It also allows for some accountability should things badly.  Good luck
Doc

see if she has a website when it was established year and so on. Reviews board participation p411 date check memberships
best thing to do for a newbie I'd say is pass on a new prospect and wait it out. in no time she'll be reviewed if she's worth seeing. there are many seasoned hobbyist who will toftt. THEN see her once she has a review or three.

I suggest meet her for coffee. You can deal with her face to face on a professional level and say you will give her a positive review based on her performance. Business before pleasure if she is going to be a serious provider she should understand.

payment, except you pay for the coffee.  I figure the few minutes we spend getting to know each other falls under wooing you, the client, into accepting me as your next date.