The big scam agency thread

[Jo]

Beware of this outfit too, they have been going for years, want money up front blah blah and they are STILL advertising even after numerous complaints, I saw an advert for them only yesterday in the back of the local rag promising high earnings etc. 
http://www.onlybyinvitation.com/

[brandy@saafe]

Thanks Jo. Another one for Scamblog methinks.

[Jo]

Blimey o riley, I've just found myself on Platinum Select (which I understand are a scam?) luckily I saw it as I found an email from them which I binned and then thought better of it and lo and behold they had kindly set me up as a Gold member free of charge 
http://www.platinumselect.com/escorts/gold_portfolio.asp?id=57552&examples=true&members=true#

I have been given a link to sign into if I want to remove my details but I am annoyed that they have taken pics from my site which is copyrighted and then written a profile with spelling errors that they have made up themselves.
Keep an eye out girls for your details being used on there.
I will be trying to get mine removed in the next day or two but I want my webmaster to see it first.
x

[phil316k]

I've just been scammed out of an extortionate amount of money by hilton escorts.  I can't believe I was so stupid. Throughout every conversation with them, I kept asking for a contract or written confirmation, or something, but seem to have parted with a months wages with nothing in return.   The last words I said to them were along the lines of "I just hope this isn't some kind of scam cos I'm so broke I'll have my flat repossessed."  I hope they all rot in hell.

In the meantime I intend to bombard the citizen's advice bureau, the Office of Fair Trading, Watchdog and anyone else I can think of. This needs to be stopped.  Just because it was an escort agency should mean they get away with it cos peeps are too embarrassed to complain!

But til then I'm jumping into a bottle of vodka cos they've robbed me of an obscene and embarrassing amount money.  HILTON ESCORTS - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

I feel your pain, im ?350 down.... but going through the motions with my bank as of today, so fingers crossed

[bedover]

Theres an agency called SEXY ESCORTS,they advertise in FHM,GOOGLE,FACEBOOK etc,and yes theyre a con,have to admit it,I fell for it,probably because I didnt do my homework! Just to let others know about it,and everything Ive read is so true,the promise of work,the client who doesnt exist,all bull

[Kelly7]

I feel totally sick.........  I have just given my credit card details to HILTON ESCORTS..... my instinct told me to check the internet (an after thought ) and then I have come across this sight telling me it's all a total scam.......... for crying out loud! I have never done escorting before and responded to an ad put in my local paper.  I spoke to a woman at Hilton and she was so friendly and really convincing.  I can't believe I have been so stupid.

I read some other peoples stories..... has anyone been successful in getting their money back through Consumer Act 1974 Section 75 - because goods / service hasn't been supplied???

I have just rang my credit card company (useless) and they wouldn't stop the payment but said they will refer it to the dispute team..  HAS ANYONE ELSE DONE THIS AND GOT THEIR MONEY BACK???

Please let me know as I am going out of my mind here - I can't beleieve I have been taken for a ride!

I've just been scammed out of an extortionate amount of money by hilton escorts.  I can't believe I was so stupid. Throughout every conversation with them, I kept asking for a contract or written confirmation, or something, but seem to have parted with a months wages with nothing in return.   The last words I said to them were along the lines of "I just hope this isn't some kind of scam cos I'm so broke I'll have my flat repossessed."  I hope they all rot in hell.

In the meantime I intend to bombard the citizen's advice bureau, the Office of Fair Trading, Watchdog and anyone else I can think of. This needs to be stopped.  Just because it was an escort agency should mean they get away with it cos peeps are too embarrassed to complain!

But til then I'm jumping into a bottle of vodka cos they've robbed me of an obscene and embarrassing amount money.  HILTON ESCORTS - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

I feel your pain, im ?350 down.... but going through the motions with my bank as of today, so fingers crossed

[pashi]

Seen an ad, for Unique121 - I rang them up and I was asked to give ?350 for 6months or ?550 for the year. Does anybody know if this is a legite organisation? thx

[amy]

Seen an ad, for Unique121 - I rang them up and I was asked to give ?350 for 6months or ?550 for the year. Does anybody know if this is a legite organisation? thx

The first part of your post answers your question more than adequately. Read this http://www.saafe.info/scam_agency.html and don't hand over any money.

[mg]

Seen an ad, for Unique121 - I rang them up and I was asked to give ?350 for 6months or ?550 for the year. Does anybody know if this is a legite organisation? thx

hi my name is mat i was told a similar thing with 121 they told me 550 for 6 months so i borrowed money to join and paid 200 and its been 5 weeks with no jobs they keept saying wait for phone call clients lined up etc i only joined with them as being a escort sounds perfect to me, if you do find any agency that are genuine could you let me know cheers

[amy]

Seen an ad, for Unique121 - I rang them up and I was asked to give ?350 for 6months or ?550 for the year. Does anybody know if this is a legite organisation? thx

hi my name is mat i was told a similar thing with 121 they told me 550 for 6 months so i borrowed money to join and paid 200 and its been 5 weeks with no jobs they keept saying wait for phone call clients lined up etc i only joined with them as being a escort sounds perfect to me, if you do find any agency that are genuine could you let me know cheers

Mat, did you actually read the link I posted?

If you are a straight guy (and I'm assuming you are), the best thing to do is give up now. It will not happen. There must be dozens if not hundreds of posts on the forum explaining why - use the Search button at the top and try straight male escort, or something. Obviously the people on the phone who want your cash are going to make it sound like a licence to print money - that's their job (and just out of interest, why do you think that being an escort would be perfect? I'm keen to know what they are actually telling people to make them fall for this bollocks).

At the end of the day, a lot of blokes have trouble getting women to shag them for free, let alone pay them for the privilege. Fortunately for us

[Fairy86]

Hi All

Am interested in getting into the escorting industry... ideally social escorting.. but I guess as I become more experienced I may consider in other areas too.

I have almost been scammed by Crystal Escorts.. fortunately found a few sites like this that warned me off )

Would really appreciate any advice or tips or good agencies or websites to try. I'm 23 and based in the southampton area, but for good money would move to london. I have my own transport and immediately available...

Where should I go from here?

Thanks in advance xx

[anjali]

This question has been asked a few times on this forum and the advice is always the same, there are few to no agencies dealing with the social side, as the market is virtually none existant, if you want to test the water my advice is set up a free site, and try promoting yourself advertise as available for shows (you have the Boat show next month in Soton) and other events the only thing you have to loose is time

[Dean]

Hi.
Like Anjali has said, the social side of escorting is nigh on none existant. Punters/clients automatically expect "extras". Unfortunately, it's just the way the world sees escorts lol.
As regards getting scammed....a very common problem. A lot of agencies will require an "admin" fee, registration fee or "professional photo-shoot" (from ?300 upwards) before listing you or providing you with work.
I would not recommend moving city to start out. There's no guarantee of earnings, whoever you're registered with.
My partner and I have just started a new agency dealing primarily with Surrey and Sussex. We would be happy to place you on our books if you could get to calls in Sussex.
We offer free registration, photo-shoot if needed and a free profile page on our site, [link deleted]
Again, we are very new and trying to build up both girls and a clientele, so unfortunately, we can't guarantee the amount of work you will receive. However, it would give you a chance to "test the water".
Good luck with however you decide to go.

[brandy@saafe]

We offer free registration, photo-shoot if needed and a free profile page on our site, [link deleted]
Again, we are very new and trying to build up both girls and a clientele, so unfortunately, we can't guarantee the amount of work you will receive. However, it would give you a chance to "test the water".
Good luck with however you decide to go.

Please don't plug your site on here. You're welcome to send Fairy86 a pm. This part of the forum is for support and advice, not to advertise your new business.
At the very least ask permission from us first.

[Dean]

Humble apologies.
My main intention was to offer advice (which I think I did).
Will ensure it doesn't happen again.