So while I've done dancing and fetish work before, I'm new to the escort game and would like to ask for some screening advice from the knowledgeable members here.

I've done some reading (including the TER instruction guide) and have concluded that my safest option is to pay for TER VIP, as I don't have any reviews yet, and only book with men who are able to message me on here and who have a couple of white lists. Once I get some reviews and post a bit more, my understanding is that I will be able to search for email addresses on TER and thus also verify clients who email me to book and have TER handles.

I am also considering accepting two recent references from reputable providers, for those men who aren't present on TER.

I have looked into P411. While it seems like a great service, I am not comfortable sending over a photo of my ID to be stored indefinitely, as I am afraid of 1) an Ashley Madison-type hack and 2) some future Canadian LE action that involves cooperation with U.S. authorities. I probably won't be using P411.

In the future, I might do my own screening from scratch by asking for clients' work info etc, but at this point I'm not convinced of my own ability to distinguish real from faked stuff.

Do you folks think that the screening plans I described are sound? For instance, I've read in one or two posts that white lists are sometimes faked. Of course, my concerns are LE and dangerous clients.

Are there other reliable screening measures around?

Thanks in advance!

in PM or email not a public forum.  It would invite those who seek to beat the system.  Besides, every lady has her own plan... what ever it takes for her to feel comfortable meeting a new prospect in private.  There are many ways of doing that.    
There are some great TER ladies who have taken newbies under their wing before.   You would need VIP or if you had a review free Limited VIP for Providers after you link your account to your review.  Or perhaps a secure email address for such correspondance.    
One thing I will say... just as clients need to use different email and phones from  their real life...  Providers should use another phone or app / email for provider / work activities.  Remember good providers "stage names" have value... they represent their reputation as an honest provider who "delivers as promised."  
Limited VIP gives you access to the PM system & the full details of your own reviews but not others.  
A month or 2 of paid VIP would give you access to the PM system and allow you to read reviews for other Ladies in your area... conduct your own market survey.  

Thanks, I appreciate the response and advice. I did end up paying for VIP shortly after I wrote the original post, so now I have PM access. If anyone feels comfortable having this discussion in PM, I'd be quite grateful to hear from you there.

I'm not sure how P411 works, but I think that to be listed as an ESCORT, an existing CLIENT has to confirm you to P411.  Maybe you can submit other info, as well, but I don't think you are approved (by P411) until you are approved (by client).

Yes, it looks like that is true as well, so P411 isn't available to me yet in any event. Thanks for the response!

Specifically she needs at least one review on a reputable review site, from a reputable reviewer,  (I believe one who has written at least 5 reviews) or she needs several reviews, (if it's not from reviewers with at least 5 reviews) or she needs an invite to P411 from a client member in good standing who has at least 5 p411 okays.

In your OP you said you are not comfortable with giving p411 your info anyway, so p411 may not be for you. Personally I think P411 is a great service for clients as well as providers but you have to go with your comfort level. In any case, even if you wanted to join them you are unable to yet (as you found out). See my reply to impposter right below for the requirements. (You may have already found that out if you were looking at their provider sign up pages.)

Your want for privacy bc I didn't get on p411 for a while due to the same. It has helped me tremendously and the clients are great. You also have alot more protection as a provider on p411. Gina is very fast with responses and doesn't mess around with NCNS
, think about it for the future.  Also remember the clients also have to jump through hoops as well which makes everything feel alot safer. I'm pretty sure it's off shore too but don't quote me on that.  

Welcome and have lots of fun! Be safe. And always follow your gut.

For customers who are really paranoid about their personal details like me, P411 is the only way. So i wont see anyone not on P411 and i think there are a lot like me.  

So it will really open your market. So work towards it.

which creates your web presence, P411 looks for this (as well as your reviews)  
try Escort Design, they have a free version and its fairly easy to use
good luck!