Hi everyone,  

I have been through every possible option over the years!

Options:

Not sure but I have never had an issue finding an Amazon GC and never once have been questioned when doing so. I can’t imagine anyone doing that as they are bought as gifts all the time in Target, drug stores, etc.
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I find them to be the most discreet and easy as I pay for them in cash and send by protonmail.
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On a side note, Happy New Year’s and I am greatly looking forward to seeing you yet again in 2026 Callie!

Maybe - I didn't ask if stores were "out" or just not there at all! I always see them when I am out at CVS, etc. But 3 people have reported issues so I know it's not just me. 2 in NYC, 1 in FL.  

Venmo and CashApp. The one I used was the one specified by the provider. So far there have been no problems using these services.  

The problem with gift cards is if she cancels, I don't want a returned gift card, I want my money back.

…the issues your recent clients faced do not become ubiquitous.  

Zelle is easy but it's off the table since real names are shown in the transaction record.  

Years ago, TER used TrustCash (TC).  Search the forums (General, Newbie, etc.) for TrustCash. Basically, a vendor (TER, Provider, etc.) issues an invoice with some code numbers to the client. The client could go into almost any bank and pay cash to the bank and present the invoice. The bank would then EFT the cash payment to the vendor (using the code numbers to ID the vendor and the relevant accounts).  
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The vendor is anonymous to the bank. The client is anonymous to the bank. Voila!  There was probably a transaction fee in there someplace but I don't remember the amounts.  
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Except for the fact that TrustCash is no longer active, it's a good idea.  
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EDIT: Search both TrustCash (one word) and Trust Cash (two words) to find previous posts.

Posted By: calliecruz-GFE

Hi everyone,  
   
 This is a topic about sending/receiving deposits, but let's please stay on topic and don't hijack this post with your opinion about said deposits. Thank you!!  
   
 Currently, I ask for a Visa or Amazon gift card. I am very part time so this is fine for me. But lately, clients are having trouble finding gift cards in stores, or they are being questioned a lot when they pay for them (even at holiday time!), etc.  
   
 My question is:  
 For those of us that send deposits (gentlemen +Lopaw or receive (ladies), what is the easiest and most discrete way that you have found to send or receive it?  
   
 Or even physical gift ideas that can be used as a deposit, I am very part time so it's not a huge amount. I am open to creativity!  
   
 My DM's and email are open if you do not want to post here.  
 
Thank you!!!

I recently went on a quest (unsuccessfully) for a specific brand of gift card.  But, it was a good education on the best places to find a wide variety of gift cards.

And digital cash is as close as you can get with a deposit. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or CashApp. Personally, as the business owner, it’s in your best interest to accept all four. As a customer, if you don’t accept one of the ones I have and it’s overly complicated, I’m dipping out.

I don't like using a gift card because if you cancel, I'm not actually getting my money back. I'm getting the return of something I wouldn't otherwise have bought in the first place.

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Why not just buy a Master Card or Visa Gift Card?   She can buy whatever she wants and if it is returned---you can spend it like cash......

I prefer to use cashapp which i have linked to my separate checking account. Haven't had a problem so far

Its real easy so listen up.  

Basically no problem with it and most providers will accept.   I have heard of some problems with foreigners trying to get them delivered, but not domestically.

This dude is acting like he is doing a pro hit for the gawd damn mafia than paying to get a BJ. This guy needs to stop doing so many drugs and seek professional help for this level of delusional paranoia. Good grief. And yes, a simple traffic stop with "burner plates" will get you in a lot of hot water. Do a simple google search before taking advice from this yahooligan.  

In my experience, a lot of the friction around deposits isn’t really about which method is used, it’s about how structured the business behind it is.

I can't remember who asked what LOL, so will answer all in one post:  

Along with having an actual business entity and all the appropriate accounting/banking infrastructure established, utilizing gift giving platforms can be beneficial for deposits/payments.  
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The one I'm familiar with processes via Stripe (credit cards, wallets, CashApp) and functions like any other online checkout system. The lady can choose any screen name, set whatever her gifts are (various dollar amounts or actual items), and link it to her bank account for receiving funds, which usually takes about 3 days. The site does add on a processing fee the purchaser pays, but most payment processing systems charge a fee anyway (usually out of the seller's side instead out of the purchaser's). For the gent, it bills as Global Gifting Technologies and other than the dollar amount involved in the transaction, no connection is made on the purchaser's side regarding what/to whom the gift was sent.  If a SO were to see the statement and question what the charge was for, it could be a donation to any charity you want to name off and there'd be no way to verify one way or another.  
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Each purchaser can gift up to 19k/y (goes up each year) without tax consequences for either party, and gifts below that threshold (again, per purchaser) don't need to be reported to the IRS. This makes it very simple and clear in case of an audit on either party that this money is not income and requires zero disclosure/explanation.  
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It's a decent way to receive gifts, ensure they're not counted as income, maintain privacy boundaries and neutral billing... especially if a person has difficulty getting the usual payment apps.
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Once a gent graduates that 19k threshold then he can be switched over to the lady's LLC/biz entity for further financing. The benefit here is that there are a great many legit B2B services a biz owner might need and invoicing/1099s can be issued for services rendered, keeping records clean on both sides.

...using them in connection with committing a crime can be a felony.   Yeah, you're not robbing a bank or kidnapping someone but if you pulled a stunt like this and got pinched with stolen plates, especially picking up a sTreet walker or car daTe....any idea where the DA is going to try and shove those?  Maybe that's the part that excites you?

Its easy to do these days you can have plates made online.  

in which you can order license plates thru a non-gov vendor and NOT register them within the state they where you live if you plan on using them on an automobile, cycle etc..

I was thinking the same thing as GS about the danger or even need of using "burner plates."  
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Then it occurred to me ... "Gee, officer. Here's my license and registration. I know my own license plate, it's ###-###. Oh my gosh! Some crook must have stolen my plates and is off committing crimes some place! The switcheroo must have happened when I was parked at the massage parlor parking lot, I mean, library. Quick! Put out an APB for ###-###!"  
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(Has anyone ever gotten a vanity plate with "###-###"? (Some states allow symbols.))  

You sound old af.

I may very well be.

I am.  60.  You sound stupid af trying to justify using bogus plates on an auto.  It's OK to admit you said something stupid, take the loss and move on.

Its not your age its your mental state. 60 isnt that old
 
Whats truly stupid is focusing in on one element of someone elses routine and making a big deal of it. You do you. Ill do me. Im just sharing a small part of my routine, shouldnt bother you in the slightest.  

Thank you so much for the inclusion! It's very rare for a provider to take a minute to add me into the monger mix. It's very much appreciated 😘

For all the noobs that don't want to convert a misdemeanor into a felony. The below is the google AI response to "what is the legal status of having license plates for you car made by some online 3rd party company rather than using the plates provided by the State's DMV?"

Once again, i live in los angeles

Recently was asked to use Uber gift card for a visiting escort.  Very easy to find.

I haven’t been quite as lucky as you, but I’ve also had a few ladies waive the deposit after initial contact. I think some people here would be amazed at what a well written, respectful introduction email can accomplish.  

....morons advising people to do stupid things
....hearing about folks molesting animals
....hearing folks boast about molesting animals and planning on doing it again

To be honest paying in cash at the time of the meeting is more problematic.  

I dont know who would be dumb enough to tell any police that they were out participating im some good ol prositutin before getting pulled over
 
Perhaps the same people that think its ok for a forum full of sexual deviants to go give blood?  

Ah some good old fashioned money laundering.  

Here is what went down.  

That’s just… accounting. But I appreciate the joke. Money laundering actually has a very specific legal meaning. It refers to concealing the source of funds derived from illegal activity in order to make them appear legitimate. That usually involves things like layering transactions, shell games to hide criminal proceeds, or moving money around specifically to disguise its origin.

If you are taking cash from illegal means and using it to flow through an llc....

Curious about your comment about cash being problematic. Is this for longer stays where the costs run into the tens of Ks?
-Hoot.  

The pushback I am aware of from stores is when someone buys a stack of gift cards and the retailer tries  to determine if the they are a victim of online scamming/blackmail. I had someone in my family fall prey to such a scam; the retailer asked them questions, but the victim didn’t answer their questions honestly as they were too afraid to admit something nefarious was afoot (the victim was elderly and too clever for their own good).  More info…https://lifelock.norton.com/learn/fraud/gift-card-scams

You are very welcome! I am all about inclusion

I know you are partial to burner plates, but instead of having to get in & out of the car to make the exchange, here is a better way.... but I suggest you don't do it in Florida.  You are probably covered in California based upon your previous comments.  lol

Thats what im talking about. Nice find.  

and why would someone question gift cards???

It would be much easier for me to take a pic of a gift card and send it to the girl. But I would only send a deposit if the lady was well reviewed etc.