Hey fellas...

So I just read a posting on my local board where someone is warning of LE stings in an area around me. There were no details as to the kind of sting, but if I were to see a girl who's already very well reviewed in that area, is there still a chance I can be caught in this? Or is the LE issue most likely just them luring guys to "new" providers?

This is where your big head needs to take command from your little head. LE is always a potential problem. Houston just had a big bust, Minnesota is still recovering from LE activity all last summer. This is why you and the providers need to screen each other: check their reviews because they are going to check your references.

Is it something to be paranoid about? Not really. But you should be aware that there is always the possibility something might happen. Of course, you could crash your car on the way to a meeting. Shit happens. But pick a well reviewed provider and don't do anything your little head wants if your big head says not.

Happy hobbying alll...

something interesting is happening.

ladies were running very low cost specials and getting a lot of personal info from clients. poof, they're gone.

aside from getting a few warnings from folks watching my back i did research on the local board so i was never much at risk. my method was this:

go back to the earliest profile in the review. search the board for the appearance of that lady. (should be about the same time.) also search for the disapearance of a previous lady.

correlating such appearances and disappearances can't be perfect and takes time but i've developed a fairly good idea of who has been arrested and how many times by this technique. it allows you to independantly verify that backchannel infor isn't just gossip.

now a history of arrests may not be quite enough to disqualify. a record of cooperation with the Knights of the Krispy Kreme is also necessary. if i know and trust the competence of a provider (my pride in judging character may be a weakness of overconfidence LOL!) an arrest may simply lead to avoiding seeing her in the jurisdiction involved until the case has been disposed.

There are definately crack downs in my area as the state just changed the law & are out to set an example.  
Hobbists & providers should always have been careful anyway.  "Well reviewed providers" are still well reviewed providers.  This includes a number of reviews by reviewers with multiple reviews...  over a period of time.  
This is not the time to be trying out new tallent.  
Keep your spidey sense turned on...  throughout all communications...  if things do not seem to be right, walk away.
skb

If you see a trusted provider in the privacy of a hotel room, what can LE do?  I understand if this is not open to discussion on the board.

If LE is watching a gal's room, they will often cuff a client on his way out and get him to spill the beans so they will "go easy" on him.  (By the way, they don't.  He's going down too.)  With that testimony they will try and bust the gal.  It may not hold up in court, but they have a lot of fun trying and they get headlines, which they really like.

So if the LE man ever approaches you, remember to shut the F up.  Just give you name and address and nothing more.  Do not lie!  (Then you are committing a felony!)  You don't have to answer their questions, even if they threaten you if you don't.  Keep asking if you can go now.

(still not a lawyer)

If LE is present your busted.  Do not speak.  They will not make a deal with you that does not make things worse. As other poster's have said do not lie.  Remember, however, once you say the  magic words they can no longer ask you any questions.

I would like to see an attorney now! & STFU. EOM

I would phrase my response more along the lines of
"If I am not under arrest, I would like to go now. If I am not free to leave, I would like my attorney present before answering any of your questions."

99% of the time you will be let go. The other 1% of the time you were already fucked and you really do need your attorney.

This thread ought to be in the Newbie Manual in a prominent place.  Just my .02 as a newbie--good stuff to know.