It would also make her think twice ...

Throbber,

Cosmo's suggestions are fantastic.  I think it is a step in the right direction.  

The provision of capturing the providers picture permanently, and not her weblink, helps alleviate some of the concerns you articulate.

For instance, let's consider the following:

1.   If a provider is based in the Washington DC area, puts her real pictures up on the web, and then plays the upselling game or the session doesn't flow as mutually agreed.

Guess, what?!  She is now on candid camera.  The person who got scammed can post a report including the provider's picture.  She could change her name, number, etc ... but it would rather difficult for her to change her physical appearance.  Well! Perhaps, she could change her appearance with cosmetic surgery.  

If she starts the scams again, there will be a permanent profile maintained.  So, she can run, but can't hide!


2.   If the provider pulls a fast one on a bait and switch -- the pictures used by the provider could be maintained on file.  Her approach would be documented, and that would be invaluable.  Old habits die hard, and eventually this con artist would provide just about enough clues to identify who she is.

Also, when TER or the person who got taken contacts the web-provider, pressure can be applied on that end.   I know for fact a friend who was duped this way.  He contanted the web-provider (Eros), and told them what transpired.  He discussed the issue about "truth in advertising".  They agreed with his opinion, and assured him they would take appropriate action.   They contacted the provider, and asked her to supply them with proper identification.   The provider did not respond, and the ad was taken down.

This is a GREAT way of permanently filtering scam/con artists. In this approach, the provider will not be able to use adult web-providers to advertise.   Mission accomplished.  

There are so many threads about how people have been taken for a ride.  It's a shame that there is no recourse to the money.  The providers know this full well -- who are you going to complain to?  

Since there in no adult entertainment BBB, this concept is the next best thing!  Like The Long Schlong said, I nominate Cosmo to get a free session with the provider of his choice -- hopefully, TER can foot the bill (LOL).

 
Ciao,
- Mi6

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I have a better idea. Why not have a group of hobbyists rent a room in a nice place. Then start calling some of the ripoffs and setting up outcall appts. When they arrive we could all (in unison) shout "surprise"!!!!!!!!. Then we could politely ask her to leave since the next girl should be arriving any minute. If she or her driver complained about the "ripoff" perpetrated upon them we could all (again, in unison) say "aw, poor baby!!!!"  
I figure we could "sting" 10-20 girls a night. It won't put them out of business but it would do to them what they try to do to us: be a royal pain in the butt.
We could have "pools" to see which girl got the maddest, which one put up the loudest fight, etc. etc.
I'm sure a lot of hobbyists (and I would be one) would love to give them a dose of their own medicine. Make them come out and spend money on gas and a driver and waste their time.
In fact, a few years ago I did just that in Phoenix. I was there in the springtime for a convention and got burned by an agency cash and dash artist. She was cute, petite and had long red hair.
Well, 4 months later I was back in Phoenix for a professinal seminar and still had her phone number in my appt book. I called the agency and told them I was partial to redheads. They recommended the same girl who ripped me off (she was still using the same name). She came to the hotel. I was waiting in the bar near the lobby and had a nice view of the entrance. I watched her go upstairs in the elevator. Since there was no one in my room I knew she wouldn't be up there very long. About twenty minutes later I saw her get off the elevator on the first floor. She was steamed!!!! After she left I called the agency to confirm my appt. They told me the girl had been there but left when I didn't answer the door. I told them that I was in the shower and that she didn't wait long enough. I apologized profusely and asked them to send her back and I would add $100 to her fee. They bought it. A few minutes later she called and again I apologized for the "mix up" . I told her I was very lonely and anxious to see her. I repeated my offer of an extra $100. She said "OK". I had to leave for a business cocktail party so I don't know what happened when she arrived. There were no phone messages waiting for me when I returned. So I assumed she just got burned twice. It was so much fun. It would be lots of fun to do it on a larger scale. Anyone agree??????