JohnnyinHalifax 2 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 Referring to this person and ad: https://www.leolist.cc/personals/female-escorts/nova-scotia/halifax_jazzy_back_in_halifax_dartmouth-7052283?source=list Always feel stupid sending an etransfer "deposit"... but hey it seemed reasonable which is why the scam worked I guess. Avoid she's not to be trusted. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the real bea 70 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 sorry that happened to you😣 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven1974 34 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 Tough go there and I know how you feel. I have been scammed in the past. When I see a profile that requires deposit, I NOW make sure they are truly verified, and prefer to see recommendations. I recently had an encounter with someone that required deposits, but had many recommendations. I did not hesitate with the deposit, and all things worked out well. So don’t let the request for deposits scare you off completely, because if you do, you may miss out on some great experiences. 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jag 144 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 Sorry to hear this happened to you. You might want to post this in the NS Warnings section of the site… 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven1974 34 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 It did not happen here. It was in USA, but it gave me good insight into the scams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27133 Report post Posted September 3, 2023 Yup. This one actually looked like it could have been legit. I can see how you might have been taken in. Verify, verify, verify. Best advice. Sorry this happened to you. Best of luck in the future. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coco1 41 Report post Posted September 4, 2023 Bottom line, and this should be the case for everyone, NEVER send money in advance. Where else in your life would you pay in advance for a service you haven’t yet received? Would you pay your barber before sitting in the chair or your mechanic before pulling your car into the bay? NO!!! Don’t do it. End of story. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldandNerdy 1303 Report post Posted September 4, 2023 I pay for Fast food Amazon purchases Flights Hotels Rental cars In advance of receiving the service 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coco1 41 Report post Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Amazon purchases are products not services. But their return policy is good as it gets. And everything else you mentioned there is a simple recourse to get your money back if you’re not happy with what is provided. That doesn’t happen with a fake LL ad that wants you to send money. Edited September 4, 2023 by Coco1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Incog 1118 Report post Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) The list of "legitimate" service providers who require screening/deposits is longer than the list of those who don't...personally, I have no objection sending an advance to someone when I can spend less than 10 minutes to find a website, active social media, positive reviews/comments etc. This is not really the case being discussed in this thread, although "close". Despite having links to SM in her ad, neither is what I would consider "active", with only a single post, nearly a year ago. As Mikeyboy said above...verify, verfiy, verify...and if/when in doubt, skip it. All these deposit scams are coming from unverified sources within LL. I've fallen victim myself, and have learned from that. My point (like Raven mentioned), is don't let the deposit itself turn you away from a potentially great encounter, just be confident you know where it's going...a legit SW is not going to risk their livelihood over a deposit... Edited September 4, 2023 by Incog Spelling... 4 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Zeon 2925 Report post Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) On 9/4/2023 at 5:13 AM, Incog said: The list of "legitimate" service providers who require screening/deposits is longer than the list of those who don't...personally, I have no objection sending an advance to someone when I can spend less than 10 minutes to find a website, active social media, positive reviews/comments etc. This is not really the case being discussed in this thread, although "close". Despite having links to SM in her ad, neither is what I would consider "active", with only a single post, nearly a year ago. As Mikeyboy said above...verify, verfiy, verify...and if/when in doubt, skip it. All these deposit scams are coming from unverified sources within LL. I've fallen victim myself, and have learned from that. My point (like Raven mentioned), is don't let the deposit itself turn you away from a potentially great encounter, just be confident you know where it's going...a legit SW is not going to risk their livelihood over a deposit... Very true. Being verified alone, simply means the girl on the ad might be real, although i have heard some girls used other girls pic as their verified pics on LL. Being real alone does not mean the girls can be trusted OR she is a legit, trusted, well reviewed and well respected in the community. Go for the professionals, those who have active social medias & reviews from well known hobbysts. Will they ask you for the deposit? Most probably yes. But at least you know that you won't be scammed, at least the chance of being scammed is greatly reduced. Edited September 6, 2023 by Allie Zeon 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Zeon 2925 Report post Posted September 6, 2023 For those of us who make an escorting as a profession to truly support our life and part of our main stream income. It's very important for us to keep a good relationship with our clients, present and future. We won't scam you for few hundreds $ and may risk the chance of losing much more $$$ in the future 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
good-date 1711 Report post Posted September 18, 2023 I've only deposited to providers with a tryst.link profile and a well put together website. And who have reviews and require references from me. Random LL ads......NOPE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites