When a provider wants to talk to you, she is doing a final screening to make sure you're not a black guy.
Second, I've NEVER been asked for a gift card or similar. Always been cash. Finally, a provider would rarely if ever meet a potential client for coffee. Its a waste of time and energy. Also, if she met every client downstairs for 'coffee' it would become very suspicious very quickly; drawing unwanted attention by hotel security.
I've been around on and off for a long time. Seen a lot and been through a lot. Over the past few years I've noticed that most providers simply text to lock in appointments and rarely if ever actually talk to the client in advance. In fact, sometimes, the first actual spoken words are when you say hi at the hotel room door. That's a change from the past when some providers required extensive backgrounding by phone in advance or even deposits in advance.
I've noticed lately that this leaves scammers an interesting option they never had before. At least a few times recently, a provider has texted back and forth and specified that I bring part of all of the payment in the form of an ITunes gift card. Then as you get to the hotel and are ready and waiting for the room number, she suggests you give her the card details first, before she gives you the room. I'm fine with this if its a provider I've already seen. I have also simply walked away when that has been suggested as it is obviously just a scam.
I have alternatively suggested we meet for a coffee or a drink first in the hotel bar downstairs. That is usually a good test to see if this is a scam just for the Itunes card or if you're going to get a real session.
Just wondering what others think? Looking for good suggestions on how to do this since texting seems to be the only way people are booking lately.
Also, other scams men or ladies have found lately that others should be warned about? Figured while many are slowing their hobbying for now until Coronavirus ends, this is a good topic to have a useful discussion. Not looking for anything more than constructive info here. no accusations.
when he said an iTunes card was how old are these girls? 15? I will only do cash, like you, but I think it would be interesting to see what kinds of cards some providers ask for relative to their age. If a provider asks ME for a gift card instead of cash, the only one that might get my attention is a BevMo card. A girl that wants to drink up per profits is probably going to be a good time.
can happen no matter if it's by text or any other means. A phone call is no assurance, if she asks you for an "advance" at the last minute.
I'm OK with a deposit on occasion when it's planned in advance. Many will say to never do even that.
If you meet her for drinks, there is nothing preventing a "cash and dash" when she excuses herself to the restroom.
Bottom line for me: ANY last second request for an unplanned "advance" (in any form) is seriously sketchy and due for a pass.
Last minute changes sometimes happen... room changes, hotel changes, time changes. Just be alert for the "advance of compensation before we meet" changes.
Quite frankly, I don't see the point in using any gift card ever (especially one so odd-ball as an iTunes card) for an in-person meeting. If cash isn't good enough... it just raises a flag for me and I'll pass. The card scams have been around for a long time.
Interesting that there are providers that use text only with a new client. I won't final confirm appointment without a convo. Too many spoofers and trolls and my worst fear, under agers playing games. From a provider's POV a new client saying, "Let's meet me in hotel bar and go from there" is a no go for me (setting aside a verifiable reference from another provider or a good faith deposit, which from your POV of course brings you back to square one Good luck! xoxo Kacy Tgirl
When a provider wants to talk to you, she is doing a final screening to make sure you're not a black guy.
Second, I've NEVER been asked for a gift card or similar. Always been cash.
Finally, a provider would rarely if ever meet a potential client for coffee. Its a waste of time and energy. Also, if she met every client downstairs for 'coffee' it would become very suspicious very quickly; drawing unwanted attention by hotel security.
Also, other scams men or ladies have found lately that others should be warned about?
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