P411 offers a free 6 month membership to you if you have referrals from two well established providers. Well apart from the 6 month membership it has the other advantage that they don't ask you for personal info. The providers vouching for you is apparently an adequate substitute. Or at least is was for me.
This is correct. Clients who are already established in the community, and able to provide at least two verifiable references, need not give us personal information for verification.
We don't keep personal information on file after your account is approved anyway, and we only really care if you are a legitimate hobbyist. We don't care
who you are, exactly.
Now, that's not to say that aren't some providers out there who
do want to know who your are, exactly. That's their prerogative, so don't be shocked if you come across a provider asking for your full name and other info, even after you have a P411 account. However, if you aren't comfortable with the amount of information they are asking for, it's your prerogative to walk away.
Stay safe out there!
Always,
Gina