Some providers I know, do have their boyfriends, pimp, or a guy friend with them as protection, in case if something happens.

I know some providers even have their guy friend sit in the lobby and watch us come in to make sure we're legit, but wont ever say anything to us.

But it's been rare that I've had a guy answer the phone, and the times it was I just hung up.

She said it was a 'friend'.
I told her 'the Guy spooked me'.  I don't intend to see her.
I said ' I don't want some guy jumping out of the closet or hiding in the bathroom'.  
Why the hell did she have a guy answer her phone.
I really think it was a blessing in disguise for me.

I had some reason to be confident that she was on the level, such as having met her previously at an M&G.  It's been years since I called a lady out of the blue that I hadn't met previously at one of those events, and there are several ladies that I have met at those events that are still on my to-see list.  That's if I feel adventuresome...my circle of friends usually get first priority, and they're always happy to hear from me!

I'd be like, 'yo mothafucka, where my ho at?'