Right now I'm in the middle of an email screening, and I submitted a lot of requested information.  I don't want to give out the Providers name, but she is very reputable with pages of reviews.  

Now my question is, what are the providers looking for?  I've sent my work number, my private number, my work address, my vitals (height/weight) and I even sent a new picture of myself (taken with a digi-cam) with my work lab coat on.  I don't have
any references nor do I write any reviews.  

Should I be worried about having that much information released?  Does it take that much info to know that I'm not Five-O?

...I've always figured the first thing they look for is your willingness to give them personal information. If you are some kind of freak with bad intent you probably won't, so it reassures them if you do.

If they can prove to themselves that you are who you say you are, you probably won't have any problems. Some providers want to hear from another verifiable provider that you are 1) okay (not dangerous) and 2) not LE.

I screen to increase my chances of staying safe.  Infrequent sums it up pretty well in his post, I want to know I'm not likely to be arrested or worse.  Screening doesn't guarantee safety but I'm sure it descreases the chances of meeting somebody intent on harm.

As for sending photos of yourself, I don't understand how the photos you sent add to the information you've already provided but some providers do like to see guys in advance (I prefer the excitement of not knowing).

If the provider has lots of reviews and is reputable then you probably don't have to worry about giving her your personal information.

1) You're a decent guy
2) You're not a cop

But other providers may have many other criteria such as age (too young or too old), race, cleanliness, if you've ever seen any TS girls, if you regularly write uncomplimentary reviews of other girls (ie: you're hard to please), marital status (some prefer married as you guys have more to lose so generally do not become stalkers - some prefer single - less guilt). Some girls prefer only "professional" men as opposed to blue collar -who knows why? The list goes on and on.

That's why I prefer a referral from a TER reviewed provider. That way, she can tell me enough about you and I don't have to invade your privacy by demanding a bunch of personal info.

MM

After all, photos can be posed by anyone and your privacy is too important to me.  The most important things for me are a work number if you're from out of town and another provider reference from a reputable escort. It's highly unlikely that LE would go so far as to setting up a work place from out of town, and they haven't (as far as I know) gone to the trouble of placing a female vice-cop in half-naked photos on Eros or on her own website. It's still chancey no matter what type of references you get, but it's a more secure feeling knowing that someone else has previously been with you and can vouch that you're not a psycho-maniac or LE.  Just my .02.

Hugs,
Ciara

I appreciate all the replys.  I guess both parties have to be able to trust each other one way or another.  I did check out fine, but now my work schedule is a mess and I couldn't get an appointment.  Man....all that work and I won't be able to see her.  SUCKS!

>If the provider has lots of reviews and is reputable then you >probably don't have to worry about giving her your personal >information.

that is very true. and if she calls you a year later like the "very reputable" provider with "pages of reviews" that I saw and left a message on my home telephone, then I guess that should be the least of your worries.