Hey there! First off, welcome to Merb! You’re not overthinking things; in fact, it shows your intelligence that you found this forum. When I was new, I encountered my fair share of bait-and-switch tactics until I discovered this community. Once I started engaging here, my experiences improved drastically, thanks to the guidance from several knowledgeable members. They helped me understand the nuances between reputable websites, bait-and-switch schemes, and the quality of service providers.Hello, I am a newbie on this forum and also in being with SPs. I have scoured the forum for two days, reading every information I can get, which might have added to my paranoia. There are these two lovely Indy ladies that I have found, and I am actually mesmerized by their photos, which I wanted to see. However, I am afraid of the potential LE situations that can occur. I have looked for the ladies, and they both have their own websites that seem truly legit. However, one's site seems more legit with a lot of effort, but doesn't have that many reviews here, and the ones she has are from reviewers who have only one post, which is about them. While the other lady has more mentions but her site, compared to some other ones I saw, it seems less professional. I know I am probably overthinking a lot, and these gorgeous ladies for 90% fit the criteria of being legit, but I am scared, especially with reading some of the new police sting threads here, even though I would love to see them. I am looking for advice or help
Because of this forum and some guidance from members, I’ve become quite adept in this industry and have successfully avoided scams. One key piece of advice I can offer is to remember that if something seems too good to be true, it likely is, and you might be dealing with a scam or a bait-and-switch situation. Additionally, reading reviews and feedback can be incredibly beneficial in making informed choices.
I also recommend sticking to independent service providers and agencies that advertise on this forum, as they tend to be reliable referrals. If you’d like, feel free to send me a private message; I’d be more than happy to assist you with the two independent service providers you’re curious about. Kudos to you for stepping up and sharing your concerns on this forum!