Money up front

[panzerstudio]

Hi guys and gals, an escort who I have arranged to meet in a couple weeks asked me to pay up front to help her out with bills, do you think I should take the risk as I have never seen her before, I think I am too trusting

[xKatieBabyx]

Up front as in before the meet? If so, no way. It's expected that you have the cash ready to go upon actually meeting her, but not before. Be safe x

[Amy_Taboo]

no that's crazy what if she doesn't turn up,you have sent her money,would she would send it back......no way x

[Trinity-Belle]

I've taken a deposit in advance before, but usually only if a guy is asking me to do something a bit unusual, like fly to meet him or something... but never just because I want the money sooner!

I wouldn't send anything in advance unless you have asked her to incur some expense in order to meet you, in which case you out to cover those costs if she asks you to... but from what you've said, I don't think that is the case here...

[Strawberryblonde]

No this is a classic 'avoid' situation, she shouldn't be asking clients for help with finances - it's a dangerous and messy thing to get involved in and nothing to do with you.

Only times a deposit is justified is where significant travel is involved, a very long, more than 1 day booking, or if a client has repeatedly booked and cancelled.

Never pay in advance for a straight forward booking.

[Simon]

Agree with what has already been said: don't do it.

Is there any evidence that she is actually an established escort (such as feedback, or a registration date at least a few months ago)? If she's been doing this for awhile, she shouldn't be having financial problems, unless they are so great that your paltry hundred quid (or whatever) would make very little difference.

If she's new: why is she waiting two weeks for her first booking? Surely somebody else could see her and pay her in the meantime?

Nothing about this smells right.

[x Connie x]

I have asked for a deposit from new clients before but, no way should you pay the full amount up front. If this is a first meet can you imagine what you will be asked for/conned out of in the future?

There are plenty of other girls out there, if she won't take payment in the normal way, I'd look for someone else.

[dianamurphy]

Big fat no unless it's a deposit to cover costs as already said above, it isn't if she needs it to pay bills though clearly! I'd put my bottom dollar on the fact if you do send her any money you won't see her for dust!

[TheMistressLola]

I agree with what has been said above.

Perhaps suggest to her that if she would prefer the money sooner that she rearrange your appointment for sooner, if you are flexible with time

A deposit is one thing... Asking for full payment in advance is another! X

[Eddythebear]

I also agree with what has been said above. I only take the money at the start of the actual booking. That way everyone is happy.