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lexicon008 980 reads
posted
1 / 11

Hi,

I found an ad for a provider I would like to meet with on backpage. I saw her number changed from last month. What I mean by this is, her new ad has a new number, but towards the bottom of her ad on backpage, she has a link to her old ad with the old number. Both have pretty much the same pictures. The old phone number has reviews on TER. I understand that her account could have been hacked, but I'm mostly concerned about police stings. Is this a safe bet? Any other considerations I should be aware of?

impposter 49 Reviews 428 reads
posted
2 / 11

My first reaction is:  

Legit ProviderA, AdA, PhoneNumberA, ReviewsA

ProviderB STEALS (copies) pics from AdA and creates AdB with PhoneNumberB. B wants you to call and make an appointment with who you think is A. When you get there, you meet B. She might look similar, but it's basically bait and switch.  

If this is the case, B is cheating you and cheating A.

I would try the OLD PhoneNumberA and see who answers. Ask her if she knows about AdB.

I don't suppose there are email addresses? Watch out for "close" email forging: A = A-at-gmail.com B = A-at-jmail.com.

Post the actual ad links for a better assessment.
Posted By: lexicon008
Hi,  
   
 I found an ad for a provider I would like to meet with on backpage. I saw her number changed from last month. What I mean by this is, her new ad has a new number, but towards the bottom of her ad on backpage, she has a link to her old ad with the old number. Both have pretty much the same pictures. The old phone number has reviews on TER. I understand that her account could have been hacked, but I'm mostly concerned about police stings. Is this a safe bet? Any other considerations I should be aware of?

hiddenhills 143 Reviews 410 reads
posted
3 / 11

Always verify the pictures when using BP.  

Posted By: lexicon008
Hi,  
   
 I found an ad for a provider I would like to meet with on backpage. I saw her number changed from last month. What I mean by this is, her new ad has a new number, but towards the bottom of her ad on backpage, she has a link to her old ad with the old number. Both have pretty much the same pictures. The old phone number has reviews on TER. I understand that her account could have been hacked, but I'm mostly concerned about police stings. Is this a safe bet? Any other considerations I should be aware of?

Gypsy2184 See my TER Reviews 387 reads
posted
4 / 11

She could have had stalkers on that number or people harassing. Also, sometimes clients get mad you won't see them and blacklist your number or write something angry/fake.I just had to change my number for that reason.

-- Modified on 12/10/2015 7:24:07 AM

Alan_Nimm 399 reads
posted
6 / 11

That site is an advertising site used by many providers who have a solid review history on TER. I know some excellent providers who advertise there. I don't think the fact that a provider advertises on that site is cause for concern, if they're well-reviewed.

10v3sf3114t10 100 Reviews 393 reads
posted
7 / 11

I had seen this well-reviewed provider a few weeks beforehand and called the new number in an ad that used her name, pictures, TER ID, etc. Her voice sounded different and she did not remember me or my number. (Providers will often transfer their old contact list to a new phone so that they can recognize previous clients when they call or text.) I decided not to pursue it, given the risk of either a bait and switch or a sting. I would not call any number that does not show up on a provider's TER profile.

JackDunphy 379 reads
posted
8 / 11
impposter 49 Reviews 364 reads
posted
10 / 11

I posted the generic version above ("Stolen Pics?"). Someone copies everything (pics, name, profile link, text) but uses a different contact number hoping to get the guys looking for the genuine article to come to them instead. Best case would be bait and switch, if you stay anyway and have a good time. Worst cases are robbery, LE, etc.. Heck, LE can clone ads and put in the phone number of the local precinct and get guys to call! (I do not like the ramifications of THAT!)

Posted By: 10v3sf3114t10
I had seen this well-reviewed provider a few weeks beforehand and called the new number in an ad that used her name, pictures, TER ID, etc. Her voice sounded different and she did not remember me or my number. (Providers will often transfer their old contact list to a new phone so that they can recognize previous clients when they call or text.) I decided not to pursue it, given the risk of either a bait and switch or a sting. I would not call any number that does not show up on a provider's TER profile.

harborview 10 Reviews 347 reads
posted
11 / 11

If she answers, ask about the new ad.  Some gals change their numbers often...  A provider's stage name & number ARE her reputation, as a reliable provider.  Those who re-invent themselves often have a reason...  like bad reviews.  I'd check her full reviews & PM her last few reviewers.

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