Is this a new thing?

So it's been a few years, but I decided to pop in again and I've noticed something that I have not seen before. A couple of times already, I've gotten a request for $$ as a form of vetting. One time, my CC company flagged the charge as questionable and the second time the provider just disappeared after saying yes but never getting her 'sign up' information.

So is this a real thing, or is this a new scam and just run?

Scam. Especially on Listcrawler.

A lot of more dependable ladies are now requiring deposits, and cant understand why guys object.....

A lot of more dependable ladies are now requiring deposits, and cant understand why guys object..... Originally Posted by burgh1

I wasn't objecting, but when your CC company flags the charge and won't pay it, you start to wonder. Also when the provider asks you what city you are in, it's a little odd since my assumption is that you know what city you posted an ad in.

I have not been around for about 7 years, and I've only been back for about a week, but everyone seems a little skittish these days. It's too bad.

Scam.

When someone wants a deposit or $ for vetting or whatever upfront, move on to someone else.

I don’t care who it is, if they ask for money before meeting, move on.

A lot of more dependable ladies are now requiring deposits, and cant understand why guys object..... Originally Posted by burgh1

Seriously? The reasons guys object are pretty clear to me.

This is happening a lot on SA. Seems to have spiked a bit recently.

A lot of more dependable ladies are now requiring deposits, and cant understand why guys object..... Originally Posted by burgh1

are you fuc@ing kidding

A lot of more dependable ladies are now requiring deposits, and cant understand why guys object..... Originally Posted by burgh1

Oh really? Please name 3.

Oh really? Please name 3. Originally Posted by Depurefymii

Do a little homework on Twitter. Very enlightening.

Do a little homework on Twitter. Very enlightening. Originally Posted by burgh1

Fuck Twitter. And anyone who pays upfront is a tool. An asinine thing to do.

Do a little homework on Twitter. Very enlightening. Originally Posted by burgh1

You don't even know 1. Get the hell out of here with your rhetoric.

Fuck Twitter. And anyone who pays upfront is a tool. An asinine thing to do. Originally Posted by bambino

I don't always agree with the sultan of swat, but when I do, you should assume that this is the only correct take. Don't do this.

If that were to become the standard, then I will spend my money on something else.