This is for both providers and hobbyists. From a security standpoint, which is safer and why?
A. P411
B.Choose a reliable and well reviewed newbie friendly provider and provide the required personal information, hopefully securing a valuable provider vouch?
As someone who is looking to jump into the pool, I don't want to be foolish and at the same time I want to ensure security for BOTH parties.
Advice?
Originally Posted by UnderCoverMan
I have made an intentional point to not get involved in this thread. But, since I am newbie friendly (and reputable), I'll give you an answer to this (and this alone!...lol)
P411 is a great service! I swear by it. Gina will request personal identifying info. Your name and employment info. She will verify it, then destroy it. This is the exact same info you will provide me, as a newbie-friendly provider.
Is your info safe with p411?...absolutely. Is it safe with me? ....definitely. (am I going to lead you to believe it's safe with EVERY newbie friendly provider...absolutely not)
The advantage to p411 is that your "screening info", is always available to the provider you would like to see. There is no concern of your reference being unreachable for last-minute appts, or just not being available for whatever reason. You, also, won't have to worry about jealous providers refusing to give you a reference, due to the desire to cock-block.
I can't recommend p411 enough! However, there are those who don't want to pay for a screening service. That's when you'll have to cough up your info to someone like me
Just whatever you do, if you are going to bypass p411, and go with a newbie-friendly provider who wants your personal info...by very careful. Choose one who has a great reputation.
And always remember...you can join p411 down the road. It's not something you have to do first. It's always an option.
Good luck to you
Alisha...xoxo