No hack really these aren't than high tech.
[QUOTE=GoBig;1952342]That will allow their cameras to "malfunction" retroactively whenever it's convenient for them.[/QUOTE]Adjust the date and time on the unit so that it's slightly slow (like 15 minutes or so).
Something happens, go back in the file to a few minutes before the incident, set the time forward and unplug the video lead and then wait a few and barely reconnect it.
Camera is good, then records nothing and then comes back with a bad pic.
News on busts: tips to stay safe
[QUOTE=DavidNgrk;1967214]Anyone else see this series? They play up the human trafficking angle a lot. Last night they did stings on BP down in Florida at a hotel. At one point they showed the holding room (a hotel room) with all the busted SP and johns. One of the busted johns was actually on his honeymoon. Felt sorry for these guys as most were married and looked very distraught. Makes you think twice.[/QUOTE]I think we are all of the same opinion that legalization and regulation is what is ultimately needed. In the meantime, I think the only option is to take steps to minimize the risks:
1). See only vetted, trusted providers. I pass up a lot of interesting ads on BP. Not worth the risks.
2). Avoid agencies that employ foreign women. These are always targets, because foreign women are often "assumed" to be victims of human trafficking.
3). See independents whenever possible. LE seems to favor stings on "prostitution rings" rather than on individual providers. Even in the Maine Zuma case (Google Alexis Wright) a man was in the background, helping to launder the money.
4). Especially avoid interstate agencies. These agencies often have great selections, but they are also big targets.
5). When you find a provider or two (or three) who works for you, stick with them. You have much less chance of getting busted then. And if you *do* get mixed up in a bust, you can claim that you had an ongoing "sugar daddy" relationship, which is technically not prostitution.
6). I've said this before, but nothing is dumber than the arrangement in which meetings take place in motel rooms, one guy after another, all day. Escort services should be outcall only. If you're married, then rent a motel room. That is much less risky than when a provider rents a motel room and conducts repeated business there.
7). Avoid AMPs. I love AMPs. But every AMP goes down, sooner or later.
8). No SWs: Not only are most of these women toothless crack addicts, but SW customers are the top targets of LE. For LE, they're like shooting fish in a barrel. That $30 car date isn't such a bargain, after all.
A lot of these rules (except #8) run counter to my preferences. I would much rather deal with an agency than an independent, because agencies are far more convenient for scheduling, and offer greater variety. Scheduling with indies is often a pain in the keister.
I still think that the long term trend is toward legalization, but in the meantime, they are going to ruin a lot of innocent lives. Better to stay safe than be sorry.