Author Topic: What are your client screening procedures? (Read 26519 times)

amy · « **Reply #135 on:** 22 October 2020, 08:40:32 pm »

Quote from: DeWinter on 22 October 2020, 06:44:38 pm

I ask for either ID, blank email from their work address or LinkedIN. I also take deposits but so far I have gotten more subtle complaints about not wanting to screen rather than doing a deposit.

I can understand why they're complaining - although your terms are up to you (and provided you're making them clear in your ads, they've no grounds for moaning about them), I can't see what useful purpose any of the above serves in terms of screening or anything else?

I certainly wouldn't be telling you where I worked; how has that got anything to do with them being at the location they're claiming so you can avoid a wild goose chase with your time being wasted, which is surely the point? It also doesn't demonstrate in advance whether or they're a dickhead, since nothing does

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If somebody is genuinely up to no good, they'll fake it all anyway (and lots of people don't use LinkedIn); surely that's what your security buddy is for? It's up to you how you work, but I don't understand the reasoning here

saltysweet · « **Reply #136 on:** 22 October 2020, 08:46:16 pm »

Outcalls to homes and hotels I talk to them for a few minutes, get to know them, their mood, their situation and listening to HOW they answer....and use my gut instinct. Then let them pay in advance for my return taxi fare with my phone number as the contact for the cab. So I have complete control and can leave quicker or stay longer if I wish.
(Obviously for hotels I also call them via reception for verification.)

That works fine for me without problems. I don't need anything else.

Kay · « **Reply #137 on:** 22 October 2020, 08:56:24 pm »

I'd never dream of asking someone for their LinkedIn details, real name etc. I only do out-calls to hotels for new clients. If not, I would probably ask them for some proof of address, like a photo of their front door with a note with my name on it or something, or a utility bill photo.

Miffy · « **Reply #138 on:** 22 October 2020, 08:58:55 pm »

I mostly rely on gut instinct. However, I do ask at a minimum for a name, email address and phone number, all of which will be checked through Client Eye. I also exchange quite a few emails/messages as I have found that men often show you who they are quite quickly. If it’s an outcall to a hotel, I will want a copy of the reservation, and if it’s an outcall to a private residence, I will might for proof of address. I always ask for a deposit. Until I receive this, I do not take the booking seriously. Once the deposit is accepted, then we can properly discuss things.

Sometimes I might ask for more information, particularly if it turns out we have work or something else in common as I need to ensure it’s not someone i know - I was once contacted by someone I used to work for. I declined him, naturally.

DeWinter · « **Reply #139 on:** 23 October 2020, 01:08:21 pm »

Quote from: amy on 22 October 2020, 08:40:32 pm

I can understand why they're complaining - although your terms are up to you (and provided you're making them clear in your ads, they've no grounds for moaning about them), I can't see what useful purpose any of the above serves in terms of screening or anything else?

I certainly wouldn't be telling you where I worked; how has that got anything to do with them being at the location they're claiming so you can avoid a wild goose chase with your time being wasted, which is surely the point? It also doesn't demonstrate in advance whether or they're a dickhead, since nothing does .

If somebody is genuinely up to no good, they'll fake it all anyway (and lots of people don't use LinkedIn); surely that's what your security buddy is for? It's up to you how you work, but I don't understand the reasoning here

Thanks, I was already feeling it was maybe too much.

Since I'm not from the UK I just copied what I saw on other providers websites because I thought it was a norm, but turns out not everyone does that and I could still feel safe with less screening. I think I got one fake ID from a client I saw but he was not a bad guy, probably just cautious. I'm more worried about them not feeling accountable or too anonymous, as I'm quite nervous with that. For them being a dickhead I usually do fine with intuition.

I can't do calls because they give me too much anxiety, so I only rely on written text. I'm also not comfortable with references as they can be faked and I've already seen providers having to lie in order to not have the client get aggressive with them (and not everyone replies or does so in a timely manner, I don't want to rely on others that much). I'm not sure what to ask for exactly but don't want to let them feel they're completely anonymous and unaccountable.

saltysweet · « **Reply #140 on:** 23 October 2020, 02:33:29 pm »

If you do non verbal bookings I understand my method won't be relevant or comfortable for you.
I understand where you're coming from now.

DeWinter · « **Reply #141 on:** 23 October 2020, 03:06:27 pm »

Quote from: saltysweet on 23 October 2020, 02:33:29 pm

If you do non verbal bookings I understand my method won't be relevant or comfortable for you.
I understand where you're coming from now.

Thank you for all your inputs though! I got more input from a friend and redefined my screening policy. Feel better now

CelesteManchester · « **Reply #142 on:** 23 October 2020, 04:42:54 pm »

Quote from: amy on 22 October 2020, 08:40:32 pm

I can understand why they're complaining - although your terms are up to you (and provided you're making them clear in your ads, they've no grounds for moaning about them), I can't see what useful purpose any of the above serves in terms of screening or anything else?

I certainly wouldn't be telling you where I worked; how has that got anything to do with them being at the location they're claiming so you can avoid a wild goose chase with your time being wasted, which is surely the point? It also doesn't demonstrate in advance whether or they're a dickhead, since nothing does .

If somebody is genuinely up to no good, they'll fake it all anyway (and lots of people don't use LinkedIn); surely that's what your security buddy is for? It's up to you how you work, but I don't understand the reasoning here

TBF, it sounds like the OP isn’t originally from Britain? Because I ask for alllll of that shit and *get it*, generally without a peep from the prospective client. If they balk, you can damn well go see a SW that doesn’t screen.

I’ve had guys give me false EVERYTHING, too. Names, phone #s, emails, websites, domains .... I guess they think we don’t check any of it. Funny how they just melt into the void once you point this info out to them🙄.

Dynamite Doll · « **Reply #143 on:** 23 October 2020, 04:56:55 pm »

Quote from: saltysweet on 22 October 2020, 08:46:16 pm

Outcalls to homes and hotels I talk to them for a few minutes, get to know them, their mood, their situation and listening to HOW they answer....and use my gut instinct. Then let them pay in advance for my return taxi fare with my phone number as the contact for the cab. So I have complete control and can leave quicker or stay longer if I wish.
(Obviously for hotels I also call them via reception for verification.)

That works fine for me without problems. I don't need anything else.

I do the exact same thing and only use A.d.d.i.s.o.n L.e.e.

DeWinter · « **Reply #144 on:** 23 October 2020, 06:31:43 pm »

Quote from: CelesteManchester on 23 October 2020, 04:42:54 pm

TBF, it sounds like the OP isn’t originally from Britain? Because I ask for alllll of that shit and *get it*, generally without a peep from the prospective client. If they balk, you can damn well go see a SW that doesn’t screen.

I’ve had guys give me false EVERYTHING, too. Names, phone #s, emails, websites, domains .... I guess they think we don’t check any of it. Funny how they just melt into the void once you point this info out to them🙄.

Nope, I'm not british and although I don't disclose where I'm from on my website directly I do say I'm not british and it's easy to find where I'm from with a bit of research. And I do say it on some ads that ask for it because I don't care that much. I haven't received any commentary on it yet and I don't know how much weight does that have on them wanting to screen or not.

I usually rely on meeting other escorts in person and exchanging info on how we work when I change countries, but since the pandemic I have not been able to go to the breakfasts or meet others, so relied on what I saw online. In my home country screening like that is considered absolutely outrageous and you would get very few clients, if any. Here there's many stating on their websites that they do screen but not saying what they exactly ask for, and the ones who ask for things directly say linkedin/company email or ID, so I adopted that. But I can be comfortable with less, or with their bank details from the deposit as a subtle form of screening too.

amy · « **Reply #145 on:** 23 October 2020, 06:51:49 pm »

Quote from: CelesteManchester on 23 October 2020, 04:42:54 pm

TBF, it sounds like the OP isn’t originally from Britain? Because I ask for alllll of that shit and *get it*, generally without a peep from the prospective client. If they balk, you can damn well go see a SW that doesn’t screen.

Yes, but you're working in a country where it's far more usual to do this and for good reason, and neither applies in the UK. When I worked in the US I did too, although without the workplace stuff.

Not asking for personal information also doesn't mean we don't screen, just that we do so differently. I generally know within five seconds of picking up the phone or exchanging two texts whether I'm going to see a punter and ditto when they'll never be getting anywhere near me; they can call themselves John Q Motherfucker if they like and it won't change my decision because I'm not interested.

If a punter has booked a hotel room, he will be on CCTV somewhere regardless of the name he's used and if he's at his home address then he's even easier for the authorities to find. Also, just because people say they do something on their website doesn't make it true.

Miffy · « **Reply #146 on:** 23 October 2020, 06:55:12 pm »

Quote from: DeWinter on 23 October 2020, 06:31:43 pm

Nope, I'm not british and although I don't disclose where I'm from on my website directly I do say I'm not british and it's easy to find where I'm from with a bit of research. And I do say it on some ads that ask for it because I don't care that much. I haven't received any commentary on it yet and I don't know how much weight does that have on them wanting to screen or not.

I usually rely on meeting other escorts in person and exchanging info on how we work when I change countries, but since the pandemic I have not been able to go to the breakfasts or meet others, so relied on what I saw online. In my home country screening like that is considered absolutely outrageous and you would get very few clients, if any. Here there's many stating on their websites that they do screen but not saying what they exactly ask for, and the ones who ask for things directly say linkedin/company email or ID, so I adopted that. But I can be comfortable with less, or with their bank details from the deposit as a subtle form of screening too.

On one of the sites I used to advertise on, I did ask for references, a blank work email, photographic ID or a LinkedIn profile, and I had no problems getting them, I think because the men who used that site were used to having to provide them. In fact, most would include their references at the outset. When men approached my via my website, I used to ask for these credentials too, but presently, my site is offline.

Since I started using Adultwork, I have had to modify my screening process because most would not comply with these requests.

DeWinter · « **Reply #147 on:** 23 October 2020, 07:18:01 pm »

Quote from: Thoroughly Modern Millie on 23 October 2020, 06:55:12 pm

On one of the sites I used to advertise on, I did ask for references, a blank work email, photographic ID or a LinkedIn profile, and I had no problems getting them, I think because the men who used that site were used to having to provide them. In fact, most would include their references at the outset. When men approached my via my website, I used to ask for these credentials too, but presently, my site is offline.

Since I started using Adultwork, I have had to modify my screening process because most would not comply with these requests.

Yeah I've seen that too. Clients accepting things or not depending on where they browse. I'm trying to figure out how to get the best of every site and still keep my bare minimum screening to feel safe.

I do agree that since hotels have CCTV (and/or their booking if they booked it themselves) and their homes are not going to move from there, in the case of them being report material I could have something to point at, so I'm comfortable with that. My main worry is their accountability, I really don't need to know "who" they are.

Sophine88 · « **Reply #148 on:** 24 October 2020, 10:54:43 pm »

I usually screen over the phone. I can usually tell very well what a client will be like just by their telephone manner. I have no qualms about hanging up and blocking a number if a client sounds low class or very chavvy. Not even that but aggressive too. It’s not a class issue for me as I’m from a working class background. Not saying they need to sound like a Made in Chelsea cast member. But I just feel safer accepting bookings from soft spoken, eloquent clients.

On top of this I’m not racist and accept men from all skin colours. I don’t however accept clients with Eastern European accents and it’s nothing to do with their nationality and more to do with the fact that many Romanian men have a reputation of beating sex workers and robbing them in groups here in Ireland. As well as this many women are trafficked from these countries and the pimps are always trying to suss out the competition and scare girls out of an area or force them to work for them. As I said my ex boyfriend is Romanian and I have nothing wrong with that nationality but common sense prevails in this case and I’m putting my safety above people assuming I’m xenophobic because I don’t accept men with accents.

I no longer offer outcalls anymore because the last one I did the client seemed decent over the phone. When I got to his flat all was not what it seemed. After a bit of chat I gathered that this man was top of the ranks in dealing meth and he had told me he needed to do a quick appointment as Iranian “colleagues” were due to come over. I was fucking terrified that the whole time during the appointment at any moment some Iranian maffia members were going to barge into the apartment and do god knows what to me. That was one of my first and last outcalls. Never again. Just not safe for me at all.

Petlover29 · « **Reply #149 on:** 31 October 2020, 12:13:31 pm »

I screen over the phone, I tell new clients I only take my booking by phone call only ..once I have heard a voice and they seem ok I go on to make small talk for less then 1 minute. I then tell them I will text you my details, so please Confirm over text. If I don’t get that confirmation text off them within 15 mins.. I know they have no intentions of bookings and are timewasters.. I don’t take my bookings by text messages, unless I know the client. I also tell them to confirm the booking 1hr before the appointment time..

I find doing it this way saves me so many timewasters.. the odd ones still slip through the net though.. 😑

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