People often make the mistake of thinking that some "nice, understanding, sympathetic"...or even "cute" cop is going to let you off easy, if you talk and "cooperate".  Fuhgeddaboutit, baby!  

In most cases, unless you have offered or requested an illegal service for a specific amount of money, either on the phone or through emails, LE generally cannot prove you're doing anything illegal!  In this profession, they often rely on you to implicate yourself, and playing the role of "good cop" is only one of the ways they do it.  Its their JOB to make you talk.  Your confession relieves them of further responsibility to prove their case against you.

Just remember LE can charge you with *anything*.  They can charge you with the murder of Jimmy fricking Hoffa, if they want to.  BUT its *their* job to prove it.  Don't do their job for them!

Shut the f@#k up !  always excellent advice.

"She did not mention which AGENCY, ."

The A word.

May be different elsewhere, but in PHX, I say NEVER use one. WHY? That is where LE targets for many reasons, especially RICO.

I appreciate the warning too. But...

" but she did say LE appears to be targeting independent providers and hobbyists."

makes me ask ...

WHY IS SHE NOT ON HERE GIVING THE WARNING.

Seriously! Not doubting you. Not casting negativity, but we all need to know where the source is. It makes a difference.

Can we have some more experienced opinions on safety OTHER THAN KNOW YOUR PROVIDER & GET REFERENCES... because, truthfully, all that helps with is to know THAT person is not LE.

am I wrong?

Recently, I've had some men contact me and when they didn't want to give me the information I required, instead of saying, "No thank you. I'm not comfortable with it," they returned with unnecessary rude comments.  There's no need for it. Just move on.

One gentleman was not comfortable with giving out his phone number, yet he was polite about telling me so, and he moved on to see quite a few ladies in Phoenix. I PMd him about a week later to let him know that I would see him now because he presently has good references from local ladies. Im sorry but some of us don't adhere to the White List. Anyway, I never heard back from him. No problem. It's his choice. Guys! Please don't take it personally if we will not see you without references from reputable ladies who have websites or if you don't provide us with enough information. It's a dangerous world out there and everyone needs to be careful. We provide websites, reviews and people know us. On the other hand, we don't know you from Adam. So, just because a gentleman has a TER handle, that does not mean I will see him.  Everyone has different requirements to satisfy their safety needs. If it doesn't suit you, then please feel free to move on. No rude comments are necessary, and I am not desperate for dinero. This is only part time for me. I have a life and other work outside this business that is flourishing with great friends and a great personal life.

Also, ladies should really stop gossiping about other ladies, especially if they have never met them, as well as gossiping about some of their clients. It is not becoming and it is unprofessional. I stay to myself, avoid parties or interaction with other providers for this very reason. I realize there may be several lovely ladies out there -- and some whom I have corresponded with in the past -- but there is nothing to report on me, so please keep it to yourself. I do not care what anyone else does with their time, so no one else should care about what I do with mine, okay? Just have a great time, and as my Italian uncle would say: "Fogetabouttit"!   Some people have way too much time on their hands and low self esteem.

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Ciara

-- Modified on 7/16/2010 11:38:15 AM

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Thanks for posting this.

XOXOXO,
Cheyenna