Of course this isn't true. We work very hard to ensure the site is secure and free from problem members.
It was likely because of me that you heard about the past incidents in Wisconsin, because I posted about them on P411 immediately, right after I shut down the account that was involved. Just because other sites aren't as forthcoming with such types of issues, doesn't mean they don't have them.... I just prefer to be as open as possible about them, because I feel I have a responsibility to the community.
In regards to the provider you refer to, just because the gossip mongers say that so and so is this or that, doesn't mean it's true. I don't act on gossip alone, I would need to see something solid to give me concern, and in regards to the provider I found nothing to back up the rumors.
You also know this because I posted about it on P411. We had two other incidents a few years ago in Little Rock. So all in all, we've had four incidents where a legitimate client account was taken over, and used to cause providers difficulties. Twice in Little Rock years ago, and twice in Wisconsin over the past year. Which actually isn't bad, considering we are talking 30,000+ people using the site since 2005.
I will never claim that P411 is perfect. We are only one tool in the verification process. If you think there is a "perfect" tool or site out there, then please feel free to use it. However, I really suggest you keep in mind the fact that most sites prefer to hide their problems.... so of course you've never heard anything. P411 is a little different, in that I don't hide our problems and weaknesses.
Your free listing on P411 requires you to take part in the network. We are not solely an advertising site, and we are not interested in having provider on P411 who are taking advantage of the free advertising, while not giving anything back to the network.
We encourage everyone to do as much additional screening as they feel is necessary to keep themselves safe. There is no need to badmouth the site and the business that we work day in and day out to keep as secure and safe as possible. The key word is "as possible". Perfection is not possible.... but doing the best we can is.
Always,
Gina
Originally Posted by GinaXXX
Gina, I apologize if I came off as bad mouthing P411, I don't bad mouth anyone however, I'm HUGE on provider safety. I got my information from providers that got busted and a gentlemen whose account was taken over. We won't hear about all the busts because people don't always share when their busted. I personally know 2 providers and one gentleman that won't talk publically. I personally have met with providers that got busted, talked to them and we decided the best thing to do was warn people, you being one of them. One girl tried to warn everyone after getting the ok from her attorney to talk. No site is perfect however, different sites react to reports of bad guys differently. I cooperate with the OK's on P411 because I know there are providers that will see a guy simply from his OK's. This makes me nervous because I want to know who the guy is, not just his P411 number. It's too easy to use a friend's number. I will contact other providers that gave them OK's, if their profiles are up and I can get their contact info. I also have to know the gentleman's real name, I check their driver's licneses to make sure they are who they say they are.
It's been a few weeks but the last time I looked, the provider that was cooperating with LE was on P411, months after the busts. My info isn't just rumors, I don't believe everything I hear. In fact, I've heard some screwy things from providers and gentlemen that I don't believe. If you would lilke to contact me, I would be happy to discuss this with you and give you sources of my info. I don't want to call anyone out that has been busted or put any orginzation's info on here, I don't think it's approiate for a public forum. Here is my contact info:
414-416-4645
becca@beccablossoms.com
Maybe, in return, you can help me better understand your screening. There was a time when I used P411 alone and a gentleman that was blacklisted showed up at my door. His name on his profile wasn't his real name. Had I done my homework and got his first and last name and checked with a few of the 5 OKs he had, I could have kept him from showing up. I didn't go through with the appointment, I came up with a bogus excuse for having to leave to get him to leave. If it weren't for a lady posting his picture and real info on a forum, I would have never known he was a bad guy. From that day on, I did additional screening and check driver's licneses. I think this is someting you need to know about, not because I'm trying to bad mouth you. P411 isn't a bad site, it's good for some things however, knowing about these incidents can help you to address them. Talking to other ladies, some admit they really don't know who the P411 guys are then see, they just know the name on their profile and their P411 number. How can I report a bad guy to other sites if all I have is a P411 number? Guys can just sign up under another alias when they screw up. They can also be on other sites under different names.
I just realized I need to be fair here, does P411 report to any blacklists or forums when a guy has been reported to be dangerous? Honestly, I don't know if any site does but I like the idea.
In my experiences, different sites handle reports of bad guys in different ways. Some reactions from sites are amazing, some are very dangerous and everything in between.
A gentleman above said he can get P411 OK's without seeing a provider. To be fair, I have never heard of this happening and the way the site is set up, there is only way this can be done and really, P411 can't do anything about it because it's dishonest. The only way I can think of that this can be done is the way the review system on any site can be abused. Some gentlemen will use the promice of a good review as a barganing tool to try to get a ladie's rates down. This puts everyone's safety at risk. I have personally been offered a "great review" if I gave a gentleman I have never seen a reference. I hung up on the guy. I'm sure a gentleman can do the same with P411 OKs however, I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE of anyone actually doing this myself on P411 however, I don't doubt it's been done. No site is immune to this.