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[QUOTE=NuGuy36;2117675]I think the way it works, these extortionists place ads on backpage, craigslist etc hobbyists respond to the ads and the extortionists cross match your phone number with your Facebook account which has your pics and other personal information. You then receive an email or text message asking for a specific amount $$ to expunge your information.[/QUOTE]Nothing to worry about really, just a cheap scam.
[QUOTE=NuGuy36;2117552]Just to warn you all of a website that's posting real names, pics / phone numbers of hobbyists.
[url]http://www.exposingjohns.com/browse[/url]
Here's a victim who has filed a complaint .......[/QUOTE]Whether or not this one is a scam or not, a better one will pop up next month or next year, so:
A good reminder to use a "hobby phone" - either an actual separate line with a no contract carrier you don't use you real name for when you signed up or a service / app like Google Voice as well as a "hobby email" - a free account with Gmail, Yahoo etc. That is not linked to your real world identity or social media accounts (e. G. Facebook).
Also if you are playing the CL CE / Personals, Tagged, Match, etc. Game or any other dating site where you are concerned about your privacy I suggest using different photos than the ones you use for your social media profiles. Image recognition software is getting better. You can also distort your look a little. Take a selfie outside with shades on for example.
Nothing is full proof, but some of this stuff can take you off of the low hanging fruit list & that's what these operators are looking for: easy.
If it is P4 P (99% of the time) she doesn't care what you look like. No need to send her pics.
Some escorts do screen (e. G. Want references or verifiable real world info). In fact many of the better, established ones do. You have to make a personal decision about whether or not to play that game. That said, screening is a process that takes time. The gal that wants you to give up a bunch of info so she can see you an hour later doesn't smell right. One that was real popular a little while back was this "send me a piece of mail with your name and address on it" -- like that accomplishes anything anyway.
Finally, you need to decide what you really are concerned about: legal issues, trouble with the wifey, trouble at work, general embarrassment, etc. Sites like the one mentioned linked here aren't going to cause you any legal troubles but for many legal issues are the least of our concerns.
[QUOTE=Zipper34;2117772]Nothing to worry about really, just a cheap scam.[/QUOTE]Well, imagine someone Googling your number and finding your pics and personal info on this site. Even though I'm single, I'm more concerned about keeping my hobby play discrete, hidden away from family and work mates.
[QUOTE=Steak404;2117811]Whether or not this one is a scam or not, a better one will pop up next month or next year, so:
A good reminder to use a "hobby phone" - either an actual separate line with a no contract carrier you don't use you real name for when you signed up or a service / app like Google Voice as well as a "hobby email" - a free account with Gmail, Yahoo etc. That is not linked to your real world identity or social media accounts (e. G. Facebook).
.[/QUOTE]How about if I get of those cheap phones at Metro PCS and buy a phone card at one of those grocery stores?
[QUOTE=Waldo57;2118279]How about if I get of those cheap phones at Metro PCS and buy a phone card at one of those grocery stores?[/QUOTE]Waldo;.
There was a discussion about this a few years back. I hate to quote myself, but -.
[URL]http://www.usasexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?4403-Craigslist-Advertiser-Reviews&p=1414709&viewfull=1[/URL]
Talk also got into not using credit and ATM cards at unexplainable hours and places, etc.
JT.
[QUOTE=NuGuy36;2117898]Well, imagine someone Googling your number and finding your pics and personal info on this site. Even though I'm single, I'm more concerned about keeping my hobby play discrete, hidden away from family and work mates.[/QUOTE]I can understand that. Unfortunately for me, everybody that knows me thinks I'm a sex fiend. Everybody thinks I meet women all the time from somewhere, and they're right. I've been told that I just look like that kind of person that does something like this all the time.
Just wanted to throw a little info out about this site: I have noticed that they take screenshots of your initial text message to them. If you look to the left of each personal profile there, you will see it. I actually saw my coworker on there (well, it was a group Facebook pic that he happened to be in of the guy who was posted).
I wouldn't pay these losers any money. But, just to be safe, maybe google numbers before you text to make sure that they don't have postings in more than one city at the same time. I have seen ads for the same girl in multiple cities with the exact same phone number, so I have assumed that they were linked to that site. They usually use REALLY hot girls in their ads.
Any info on where the big V. Blue can be found?
Pm me. Looking for it this weekend. I'm going to post allot of.
Reviews if I can get that Blue booster.
Two 20 yo's. One 5'3" 105, other 5'6" 120 soaking wet need some help. Spot on ndh and buf hwy or perimeter on weds or thurs. Trusted seniors pm.
A VISIT TO ONE OF GERMANY'S ALL-YOU-CAN-FUCK BROTHELS. [URL]http://www.vice.com/read/a-visit-to-one-of-germanys-all-you-can-fuck-brothels-432?utm_source=vicefbus[/URL].
We need to have these over here.
[QUOTE=JulianaPleases;2130091]Just wanted to throw a little info out about this site: I have noticed that they take screenshots of your initial text message to them. If you look to the left of each personal profile there, you will see it. I actually saw my coworker on there (well, it was a group Facebook pic that he happened to be in of the guy who was posted).
I wouldn't pay these losers any money. But, just to be safe, maybe google numbers before you text to make sure that they don't have postings in more than one city at the same time. I have seen ads for the same girl in multiple cities with the exact same phone number, so I have assumed that they were linked to that site. They usually use REALLY hot girls in their ads.[/QUOTE]Well I been victimized by exposingJohns. They informed me via Text that I was on their site. I personally don't give a shit and will not be paying any money. LOL (they can go fuck themselves with a dirty fork) now as fAr as how I became a victim, I'm not sure which profile it was. I haven't taken any for the team, so I didn't even engage in any acts, more was just casting my bait to see what I catch. I didn't even care to go to website to see screen shot. I mean really, if not for this site- who is really going to / or knows about that site? They are extortionists.
[QUOTE=GetUrRollOnMan;2155426]Well I been victimized by exposingJohns. They informed me via Text that I was on their site. I personally don't give a shit and will not be paying any money. LOL (they can go fuck themselves with a dirty fork) now as fAr as how I became a victim, I'm not sure which profile it was. I haven't taken any for the team, so I didn't even engage in any acts, more was just casting my bait to see what I catch. I didn't even care to go to website to see screen shot. I mean really, if not for this site- who is really going to / or knows about that site? They are extortionists.[/QUOTE]Were you using a separate phone, or your real phone?
[QUOTE=Seraphim;2156068]Were you using a separate phone, or your real phone?[/QUOTE]Hope somebody will sue them for extortion.
[QUOTE=Acaryu;2156703]Hope somebody will sue them for extortion.[/QUOTE]Amen to that. Would love to see a budding young lawyer with a mongering mentality go after them.
[QUOTE=JulianaPleases;2130091]Just wanted to throw a little info out about this site: I have noticed that they take screenshots of your initial text message to them. If you look to the left of each personal profile there, you will see it. I actually saw my coworker on there (well, it was a group Facebook pic that he happened to be in of the guy who was posted).
I wouldn't pay these losers any money. But, just to be safe, maybe google numbers before you text to make sure that they don't have postings in more than one city at the same time. I have seen ads for the same girl in multiple cities with the exact same phone number, so I have assumed that they were linked to that site. They usually use REALLY hot girls in their ads.[/QUOTE]Far better to use Burner: [URL]http://burnerapp.com/[/URL] as it allows "destruction" of the phone# after use.
Google Voice requires a tie in to some sort of google account and phone #. IMHO, sooner or later that may catch up to some people.