Re: The last screening post I will make. (escorting)
I don't even ask for a home number because I don't need it. I can screen without it. Once you've mastered screening you will find ways to screen without asking for too much personal info. Yeah I actually run their info through google/msn/yahoo and THEN I screen using a method similar to the one Erin laid out.
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Malaya I can't thank you enough for posting this.
I am an escort from way back, and recently (after a VERY long hiatus) had to come back to it. I'm very old-school, when I was in the business before, nobody had computers or cell phones. Pagers were all the rage, LoL and even then...the only people who carried pagers were Doctors and drug dealers...and me haha!
I used to place an ad in the local paper...somewhere in the classified section, and that was it. The newspaper required me (or anybody, for that matter) to have a business license, in order to run an ad. I was to go through my State and apply for an Adult Entertainment License. I remember that being much more than I could afford, so I applied for a Wholesale Business License instead! It worked!!! The newspaper accepted it, and I was able to place my Escorting business ad with them! I remember on the actual license it said right on it "This License Must be Displayed in Clear Public View at All Times" or some shit like that. I remember thinking to myself..."What the hell am I supposed to do? Wear it around my neck?" LoL!!!
One of the ways I used to screen was through the telephone company. Remember, it was before cell phones, EVERYBODY had a home phone. When a client called, I would require to know who's name the phone was listed in. 99% of the time, the last name was the same as the client calling, if it weren't in the client's name. Wife, brother, cousin...etc. If the telephone number is Unlisted, you can still call information, and ask to VERIFY the information that YOU have. For example, if Joe Blow from 123 Main St, 555-5555 calls, you can call information, if they say the number is unlisted and they can't give you any details...you just say "I would like to verify that the name and address I have is correct" (don't mention the telephone number...you already have that anyway)
They have to answer either way...yes or no. So if it matches up, you at least know they ARE who they say they are.
I'm not sure how much that will help anybody in this day and age. I suppose it could still help if it is an unlisted number, as anything unlisted wont show up online in the white pages.
So, again...thank you! Especially for the forums, places to advertise...etc. I'm getting my ass off of backpage asap!
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Gabrielle_xoxo
Malaya I can't thank you enough for posting this.
I am an escort from way back, and recently (after a VERY long hiatus) had to come back to it. I'm very old-school, when I was in the business before, nobody had computers or cell phones. Pagers were all the rage, LoL and even then...the only people who carried pagers were Doctors and drug dealers...and me haha!
I used to place an ad in the local paper...somewhere in the classified section, and that was it. The newspaper required me (or anybody, for that matter) to have a business license, in order to run an ad. I was to go through my State and apply for an Adult Entertainment License. I remember that being much more than I could afford, so I applied for a Wholesale Business License instead! It worked!!! The newspaper accepted it, and I was able to place my Escorting business ad with them! I remember on the actual license it said right on it "This License Must be Displayed in Clear Public View at All Times" or some shit like that. I remember thinking to myself..."What the hell am I supposed to do? Wear it around my neck?" LoL!!!
One of the ways I used to screen was through the telephone company. Remember, it was before cell phones, EVERYBODY had a home phone. When a client called, I would require to know who's name the phone was listed in. 99% of the time, the last name was the same as the client calling, if it weren't in the client's name. Wife, brother, cousin...etc. If the telephone number is Unlisted, you can still call information, and ask to VERIFY the information that YOU have. For example, if Joe Blow from 123 Main St, 555-5555 calls, you can call information, if they say the number is unlisted and they can't give you any details...you just say "I would like to verify that the name and address I have is correct" (don't mention the telephone number...you already have that anyway)
They have to answer either way...yes or no. So if it matches up, you at least know they ARE who they say they are.
I'm not sure how much that will help anybody in this day and age. I suppose it could still help if it is an unlisted number, as anything unlisted wont show up online in the white pages.
So, again...thank you! Especially for the forums, places to advertise...etc. I'm getting my ass off of backpage asap!
You're welcome Gabrielle!
Sorry it took me long to respond I've been crazy busy!
I was loln at the wholesale license and having to display it! I can't believe they made you get a license just to post in the paper.. glad things have changed today. Everytime I hear about how escorts ran their business back in the day I'm like WOW. I couldn't imagine not collecting particulars from gents and not having a laptop to screen. I have to thank you for posting I found this very intriguing.
I'm glad that we NOW have multiple ways to screen. I couldn't imagine just having one or two ways (I'm way to paranoid for that) Screening will guarantee that your date goes smoothly 98% of the time when done right. I can honestly say I've never had a bad date (as an independent escort) thanks to good screening/work ethic.
You mentioned that you will be getting of backpage. I hope you rethink that. I too have trashed backpage in the past but after trying it for a week without LOWering my rates I was amazed. Yes I did get some lowlifes TRYING to see me but I also got a handful of good quality clients. When I advertised there I always bought a sponsor ad and even advertised in multiple cities at once (this is what I usually do) Use backpage and eros (if you can afford it starting at $95) I use eros a lot and I can't complain. There are a lot of ad sites out there including CL (thank goodness it's gone now) that i stay away from. Just remember it's not really where you advertise but HOW you advertise. :)
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Know this thread is a bit old- but, what do you do if you advertise (say, backpage) and a guy doesn't have provider references? Would you personally see him if he checks out otherwise?
Re: The last screening post I will make. (escorting)
all the sites that are posted on the OP really should help you. take the email and run it through.
verifiable work info. make sure it's a real company and he really works there by calling using a discreet method which is easier if there is a directory, checking website, or sites like linked-in.
Yes if everything else is cleared, I would see him without provider references. Some ladies are not reference friendly also. If I meet him and don't like him personality-wise or he rubs off the wrong way, then I would turn around.
Where you advertise shouldn't matter because you should always screen unless its a repeat or regular, but you will most likely get guys who don't want to screen advertising on BP
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^Thank you! Yes I'd always screen no matter what, the thing is, a guy can totally check out and be "ok" but then when youre alone with them, they can change. The other day I had a call, he checked out completely, didnt hesitate to give me his info, but then towards the end he tried doing things I wasnt ok with, and asking why he could etc etc..he wasnt a dominant personality and I read that, and he finally let it go- but what about other guys that might have aggressive personalities?
I'm new, and dont have a website yet, which is why I went to BP- are there better places to advertise for newer girls?
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I'm new, and dont have a website yet, which is why I went to BP- are there better places to advertise for newer girls?
Eros Guide.
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Where is a (free) place to advertise, that isn't getting slammed with escort malls? Some place a little more…private… besides P411.
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Where are you again, DanceMami?
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Where is a (free) place to advertise, that isn't getting slammed with escort malls? Some place a little more…private… besides P411.
I second this, lol. I know Eros is supposed to be great, but the $175 fee is super steep for just starting out :(
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I mentioned this awhile back in another thread, but calling a phone number a client gives your or that you find off a potential customer's website also doesn't mean he is safe. LE will set up false company websites as part of a bigger lure. However, word gets around quick so obviously the website wouldn't do them good for very long - maybe busts over three months or so. A smart thing to consider is using the Way Back Machine to see if the company website has existed for a period longer than a year with the same phone number.
http://wayback.archive.org/web/
Also, of the old yellow & white pages can be found online in PDF formats & such. If this is the case for your city, bookmark the page to see if the person/company showed up for more than a year ago.
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sunshine16
I second this, lol. I know Eros is supposed to be great, but the $175 fee is super steep for just starting out :(
It's steep but it gets the job done. The problem with BP is ladies repost so much that your ad can get lost in the shuffle. Busy men don't have time to shift through it all. Eros is much more structured and user friendly. And of course you can't beat the amount of traffic the site gets.
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Strippername, WA
Im more concerned with a place that doesn't have a setting for ONLY MEMBERS CAN VIEW YOUR PROFILE. Like P411, only members can see it. If I google my name, NOTHING comes up from P411. I want to know that Im safe, that my name wont fall into the wrong hands, and found. I don't need to advertise everywhere, as I only need one or two clients. Just a safe, discreet place. Especially where escort malls wont grab my ad and paste it every damn where, on milk jugs and billboards and crap. Ok thats extreme but they may as well, as little as they care for your privacy!
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Do you need a datecheck reference, DanceMami? If so, PM and I'll put one in for you.
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Omg, LinkedIn is the best..just found my fave client on there even though he's Indian and has one of those like 13 letter names and I only put the abbreviated name. Wow, he's some CEO/BI/more confusing combos of capitalized letters at the Coca Cola company..scoooore! :D
New personal screening requirement: they have to have a detailed LinkedIn profile!!