New to the hobby

I am getting into the hobby and needing to be discreet. I am getting a lot of requests to do a video chat to verify before setting up a time to meet. Is this common?

Nope

Thanks. It seemed odd and like a scam.

Stay away from giving Deposits also. Depending on what you want or are looking for the reviews are a good place to start or get ideas.

Appreciate it. Hope to do a review soon.

Stay away from giving Deposits also. Depending on what you want or are looking for the reviews are a good place to start or get ideas. Originally Posted by Wolfhound

I disagree with this slightly, Deposits can be asked by reputable well reviewed and verified providers and it can work out. Just do your homework, ask for help and references on a girl. Just avoid hood rats and low end skip the games type of girls.

Damn I have to agree with BigDeal again. LOL

Solid advise

Enjoy and be safe out there

Welcome, seahound. As others have already said, be safe and do your research. Give as little personal info to others as you are comfortable with, preferably none. Unfortunately, young man, you are about 10+ years too late for this hobby’s heyday. But enjoy it, nonetheless.

Welcome Seahound!

Avoid any charges on your credit card or ATM card related to your new hobby. Pull small amounts from your account before your encounters to avoid suspicion.

If you come home, immediately throw your clothes into the laundry hamper, and jump into the shower, then she will be suspicious.

I have used filling up my car and putting a few drops of gasoline on my clothes after an encounter. Nothing gets clothes into the wash and you into the shower faster.

Delete your browsing history.

If you have a family tracking app on your phone, then that isn't going to help. Depending on your phone, then you should be able to disable it. Test before putting that option into service.

Don't follow her on Facebook.

Don't use a buddy for a cover story. That will not work.

DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR NEW HOBBY!!!
DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR NEW HOBBY!!!
DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR NEW HOBBY!!!

Not sure what your looking for age and appearance wise, but you should research Dallas.

DO NOT DO VIDEO VERIFICATION! They will try to scam you and threaten to send to your network/contacts. Not worth the risk.

Welcome baby. Have fun!!!!

Your right BD that's good info. By reputable, well reviewed and verified providers.
It's my preference not to do deposits.

Since you are new to the hobby you probably won’t find lax screening with reputable providers. The men give good advice but from a provider perspective you are higher risk being new… and will face things like having to give personal information or a deposit.
Good luck in your search! It’s still a fun hobby if even not in its heyday.

Success in the hobby is predicated on employing street smarts!
Make yourself a Savvy, Street-Smart Monger ... from the jump!
i.e.
Make yourself a student of the game!
i.e.
Assiduously read their reviews and peruse their websites!
By so doing you will be able to effectively connect the dots on a provider!
Successful hobbying is predicated on being able to connect the dots!
Providers who are @ The Top of Their Game ... have a well-thought-out website and multiple reviews attesting to their GFE skill set and playbook!
By definition ... they are a cut above the rest!
(Those are the types of providers you should spend your time and $$$ on!)
Best of luck in your future hobby endeavors!
(An interesting journey awaits!)