I agree, although it isn't always that easy if you're not native British but that doesn't apply here.

I have four current accounts, all for different things. I don't take bank transfers and stuff like the above is reminding me why. Are the people who do using their main long term accounts for this?

On the rare occasions I do accept deposits for advance bookings, I use another bank account which has no money in it and then transfer it out straight away.
All my deposits are non-refundable, which is clear in my terms and conditions.
I don’t have clients pay for the booking by bank transfer, but if it was sprung on me (besides the fact I’d be furious) I would use the empty account (which I think has happened to me once in 10 years).

Me personally I wouldn't put anything in writing he can use as evidence to show its sex work related, in case he does try reporting it as sex work to get bank to refund him.  Coukd you send him a vague text like I not sure what talking about please call me. 

Maybe Then tell him politely but firmly he made the booking it was his decision to leave early through no fault of the experience being delivered.  And that he should book the time he intends to stay for.   And refunds are not avabut on this occasion only you would give him a half hour appointment on x day (of your choosing) .  If he's not happy if he can fuck off, but nothing in writing.

I had a client try and pay by cc recently but I had a feeling he was going to be a snide straight off, told him cash only.  There's some out there that do this to get free appointments,   obtaining services by deception but not so to the police as its against terms and conditions on banks, whether its card payments, transfers.  Even though said client planned it.

Don't refund him your turned other work away, not your fault he's a cummer and runner.

I've merged this Amelie bwcause some of the replies might be helpful

As for Adultwork, anybody malicious can report you for anything any time they like whether or not they've ever met even met you, so it isn't worth worrying about.

I had the same issue with one guy who basically came for an hour but finished within 20 mins and asked me for a refund. I gave him back as he paid me in a cash and only because he started be aggressive when I refused on the beginning. In the end I didn’t want to fight with idiot and I was alone in the flat so I won’t take a risk for those money but I would not refund if I could be you and clearly explain him why. You’re in better position than I was 

If memory serves me well I haven't had a client ask for any money back as the. OP described but one who was on his third booking asked on arrival if he could downsize his hour to thirty minutes. I had no problem with that.

I have no problem with them leaving halfway through the time they booked either, but they're still paying for it.

That’s one of the reasons l stopped doing 2 hours. Was happening too often to me with guys asking for a partial refund.

the fees are for my company and understanding

How does that work when planning your diary? My company and understanding are included along with my other services, but I need to know how long they want them for or I can't organise myself?

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