Paying deposits to agencies

[jimbobted]

Just after opinions as to how much of a risk this is. I don't mean in terms of getting scammed as I think that's less likely with an agency (though doubtless could still happen). I'm thinking more of it leaving an audit trail.

So if the agency/brothel gets raided and they think there might be an issue with trafficking, the police might hoover up all those bank details and start knocking on doors...
You just don't know really do you? Or am I worrying unecessarily?

[Fac51]

YMMV pal....but personally I have never & will never pay a deposit for the services of an escort

[Rochelle]

Just after opinions as to how much of a risk this is. I don't mean in terms of getting scammed as I think that's less likely with an agency (though doubtless could still happen). I'm thinking more of it leaving an audit trail.

So if the agency/brothel gets raided and they think there might be an issue with trafficking, the police might hoover up all those bank details and start knocking on doors...
You just don't know really do you? Or am I worrying unecessarily?

You are worrying unnecessarily. What bank details are they going to hoover up exactly?
You need the agency's bank details to pay them. They don't get yours.

[jimbobted]

You are worrying unnecessarily. What bank details are they going to hoover up exactly?
You need the agency's bank details to pay them. They don't get yours.

That's true, they'll get my name.
But surely the police could go to the bank(s) with a warrant and say - tell us who made these payments.

I am probably just worrying unnecessarily though 

[lillythesavage]

That's true, they'll get my name.
But surely the police could go to the bank(s) with a warrant and say - tell us who made these payments.

I am probably just worrying unnecessarily though 

Read the threads about police raids, they usually just let any punters there walk away, they are hardly going to bother you for sending 50 quid. The deposit argument is a different subject. personally never.

[jimbobted]

Oh well I've gone and done it now. If it gets scammed it wouldn't be the end of the world.ive wasted far more on shit punts than 50 quid for a hooker who doesn't actually rock up as promised. It's with a well reviewed agency, other reviews mention deposits for outfalls so I'm sure that side of things will be ok.

What's the etiquette with an agency girl turning up and I just don't fancy her? I guess just say thanks but no thanks and I forfeit my deposit. I suppose that's better than an indie who would get nothing in the same position.