Deposits.

It seems lately more than not prividers are requiring deposits prior to seeing them. I immediately take this as a scam (the moment u send them the money they go ghost). What are your thoughts on this? Have you ever gave a deposit and they actually were real? Also what is up with wanting pictures or video chats? To me that's just an easy way of providers possibly black mailing you.

Depends on the gal.
For a couple of my favs I've fronted airfare, etc. But that's a different ballgame.

It’s because a lot of people waste peoples time the deposit ensures your time slot. I personally don’t require them unless II travel over 30 miles. The video chat and pictures is not because black mail you. It’s to make sure that you’re real. I know a lot do it to newbies.