Steer clear! There is no scenario where you come out ahead here. In fact, I would run it thru this 10 step SAFETY-FIRST checklist. If the ad passes all these tests, go for it. It works for me but YMMV.
1. Is the ad showing her face in full feature, recognizable. After reviewing hundreds of ads over many years, Ive noticed a pattern: You typically only see the full face if she is locally known and/or reviewed on perb. At a bare minimum there is something on the web about her, so if you see her face and there's NO INFO, probably best to steer clear.
If you still think the ad could be legit - continue to step 2. If not, exit and move on.
2. If you save the pic and check it on
https://tineye.com/ (reverse image search). If you get a hit, its likely not a real pic. Ask for one. I know most providers dont send pics but thats not your problem. Your safety is important, as is theirs. Ask them (text/phone) for a way to validate that what you see in the ad is real.
If you still think the ad could be legit - continue to step 3. If not, exit and move on.
3. Is the phone number pasted/visible on the pics. This may seem a tad far fetched but, most fake/spam posters dont go thru the trouble of putting their phone numbers on the actual pics. Legit posters do this to show some validity. Though a fake poster could do this, its less likely imho.
If you still think the ad could be legit - continue to step 4. If not, exit and move on.
4. Has the SP worked for an agency? Perhaps even ask her. This gives you more info on the SP and could help you determine whether they are real or not. Some SPs go independent after working for an agency while others have always been independent. If there is a tie to the agency in some way, I find it to be a good sign that the ad is real.
If you still think the ad could be legit - continue to step 5. If not, exit and move on.
5. Are there tons of whacky symbols, icons and odd-duck stuff on the ad that distract you from whats being posted? Again, the fake ads and baitnswitchers seem to have more of this than others. Keep an eye out for that.
If you still think the ad could be legit - continue to ...well you get the drill now gents.
6. Car date or outcall only. No thanks. Safety first. It might be hard to arrange for an incall but, the risks are high enough, stay safe.
7. She looks like a model. Well she probably is a model. Fake posters have learned to modify images, edit, change small details that keep the pic from being traced. If your gut says "THERE IS NO WAY THATS REALLY HER", listen to your gut.
8. Receiving short "Yes" or "ok love" to everything you text and ask for. If you respond to an ad and are getting nothing but green light to do/arrange/pay/meet etc ANYTHING just to make the session happen. Well, that's a bad sign. Think about the logistics here. When was the last time somebody bent over backwards , pun intended, to meet with you. Too easy, too good to be true. ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS.
9. "Meeting at a public place first." "Cant talk on the phone, ever." "Wont arrange a prebook for another day other than today, even though im in town". Really? Someone is showing up out of the blue, with an ad you've never seen and now wants to see you immediately. No references, no info - wow that's perfect! PERFECT for a trap.
10. And finally as a big thank you to the perb community, USE THIS BOARD. If you cant find anything in the searches, PM someone you've communicated with, post in the 411 or at a very minimum WAIT 24 hours! I promise you that the following scenario will NEVER EVER OCCUR:
Fictitious scenario:
"So, I saw this ad yesterday and it was awesome. She looked stunning and i was super excited to meet her. I didnt reach out because there was no info anywhere on the web and something didnt seem right. Also, I checked perb and nobody has heard of her. Well, today the ad is gone and now I REALLY REGRET NOT RESPONDING TO IT.
Man, I WISH I HAD RESPONDED TO THAT AD because NOW I have missed this RARE OPPORTUNITY!"
-Mr. SaidNooneEver
Sorry for all the caps gents but , fake ads come and go. There have been lots in the past few months. There may be steps (outside of these 10) that help you but again, these have kept me out of trouble, on most days anyway.
Happy Pooning.
