You are not alone. Better safe than sorry
[QUOTE=DestinyRI;3595580]When I do quick screening with my methods, google voice numbers also show up as voip numbers the same way any app number does so it really doesn't do you any good other than it not saying "sent from text now" as a tagline at the end.
The unfortunate truth of it is that I used to not care if someone was using a voip service.
Fortunately for everybody it seems its mostly only me who has this policy unless someone has some real screening policies.
And yes, someone could go get another legitimate number or try a burner phone but for most of the problem people its not worth it and theyll just move on to another ad.
Its not perfect but its just one of the few ways I can keep myself safer. I'm sorry to make things more difficult for some.[/QUOTE]Hope you know that there is nothing wrong with protecting yourself. I have 1 girl I see on a semi reg basis who does even more. She does number verification I'd verification address verification using multiple pieces of mail for outs and background checks on instant checkmate for all potential "friends". This is not an exaggeration. I've watched her do so many times over the years since we first met. I also want to say that I have never just seen anybody's info out laying around in the open either. Everything she does is either done on her phone or other device. When I first called her I thought it was a bit much and I'll admit that I was very hesitant to comply. I'm well into my 50's with a wife and have a prominent position for a reputable company in the area. I had everything to fear in regards to just distributing my info to a provider. But I'm glad I went through with it. I can confidently say that I have no worries about giving her my info like that. With the risks that you gals take you should never take short cuts when it comes to your safety for anybody whether they like it or not. If they have a problem with you ensuring your safety there must be some sort of reason. They can move on to the next one on the list. Protect yourself before worrying about their comfort. Better safe than sorry. Another thing I want to add is I do believe that because of the measures and professionalism my lady friend takes it has kept her safe from LEO too. That's another thing to consider for your safety. Keep doing what you're doing doll because it is going to benefit you in all aspects of this craziness.