But deposits are the only way if it's these sad ones with a punting phone.

I agree about the virtues of taking deposits. But I don't see how it's sad to have a punting phone? If I was a man who visited sex workers I would certainly do the same, whether single or not.

Several clients have told me about unsolicited contact from working girls weeks or months after their visit, to let them know they are offering discounts/moved to a new area/ new agency.

I call them any time and ask why they didn't turn up...very good if it is their real phone.

Also all no show numbers are saved along with persistent timewasters.

But deposits are the only way if it's these sad ones with a punting phone.

I'd say it's pretty daft NOT to have a punting phone.

If i suspect it is a punting phone ie they have called every so often. I will call the number. My phone is set to withold id. If that phone is always off or no one ever answers it, it is a punting phone.

This is potentionally one of those that will make an appointment and want to come straight away and when he's got your details he will turn the phone off. Mostly single men aged 30 to 50.

I save the number as pf and when this person calls I ask for a deposit.