Rambler1980 1359 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 There's tons of fake ads on leolist.cc Some are easily spotted by the lack of a phone number, others are harder to detect. Can I suggest everyone click the "Report Ad" button when you spot an ad that's clearly a fake. I've also emailed leolist and recommended they require a phone number for each ad and verify that number via call/sms before ads can be posted. I encourage everyone to email them too and either echo my suggestion or make your own suggestion. Leolist is great but we need to get rid of those fake ads. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuxeMulvari 65764 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 I don't post my phone number, only my website link. I do this so potential clients will know all my info before contacting me. Leo's list already makes us verify to post ads with a phone number, we just aren't required to post it publicly. Only posting my website saves a lot of time for me by cutting out the less desirables. I'm not a scammer, so you might want to rethink your stance on this before attempting to rally the troops... Luckily, you have this great resource here available...try sticking to Lyla where you know everyone is legit... Problem solved! 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat 262460 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 I've never published a phone number. I've always used email for contact then once I've met a guest and we've developed a mutual trust, I give him my number. The frustration resulting from choosing to deal with the underbelly of the industry is understandable. What I think needs to be pointed out is a telephone number is in no way indicative of a providers legitimacy. Paid apps have ensured this as providers well know from the struggle of trying to verify legitimate clients. Some tips that help in sorting out legitimate providers are... 1. Only use providers who have a website. Obviously they are legitimate if they've invested the time and money to create a source of information specifically for clients. 2. Google the provider in question. If nothing comes up, pretty good chance it's not real. 3. Tin eye the pictures. It will clearly indicate whether or not the pictures are in fact her. 4. Support the legitimate platforms that have a trusted history. Ads on platforms like Escorts Canada and Lyla dwindled because clients flocked to sites that allowed scam providers to flourish. 5. Be willing to do your research when choosing a provider. It really isn't that hard... smiles, cat 17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted May 14, 2018 I've never published a phone number. I've always used email for contact then once I've met a guest and we've developed a mutual trust, I give him my number. The frustration resulting from choosing to deal with the underbelly of the industry is understandable. What I think needs to be pointed out is a telephone number is in no way indicative of a providers legitimacy. Paid apps have ensured this as providers well know from the struggle of trying to verify legitimate clients. Some tips that help in sorting out legitimate providers are... 1. Only use providers who have a website. Obviously they are legitimate if they've invested the time and money to create a source of information specifically for clients. 2. Google the provider in question. If nothing comes up, pretty good chance it's not real. 3. Tin eye the pictures. It will clearly indicate whether or not the pictures are in fact her. 4. Support the legitimate platforms that have a trusted history. Ads on platforms like Escorts Canada and Lyla dwindled because clients flocked to sites that allowed scam providers to flourish. 5. Be willing to do your research when choosing a provider. It really isn't that hard... smiles, cat Can I screen shoot this!? I am so tired of trying to explain excatly this statement over and over! Even before the LL it applied to BP! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 I personally do not post my phone number on my ads for a number of reasons. Leolist requires my number to set up my account. Reasons I don't post my number: Sites steal my ads and cross post on theirs. Some even changed my info such as age, location and services. Once I stopped posting my number, the theft stopped. Escort babylon is notorious for this. Random guys calling me outside my work hours. I don't know who they are. Common theme is they all ask for crude things. Negotiate my rates or want services I don't provide. I weed out most of these guys via email. If I feel they are a good match for me, THEN I give them my number. Same with the email relay option. It gives the time wasters an anonymous option to jerk me around. So, one question, if leolist did require us to post our number, just how would that stop the scammers? I don't see how it helps. Scammers will figure out a way to get around this. Lets make sure these scammers are being reported. If everyone hit the report button, they would stop. The scammers were on BP and other sites. However, because so many are looking for the "new" girl, these scammers are casting their fishing poles to see what they can catch. Things to watch out for: Ultra low rates Multiple locations at the same time Obvious fake pictures Multiple ads with different names/pictures Promises of everything Available 24/7 If guys stopped falling for these "tricks", the scammers will go away. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexxxyRebecca 57974 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Only stick with verified member on leolist.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler1980 1359 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 I discovered something that eliminated almost all of the fake ads. I realized if you go to Leolist and Advanced filters and in the phone number part, put "902" for the area code and leave the rest blank you only see providers with a phone number and in the 902 area code. This does unfortunately remove legit providers advertising without a phone number or using a non "902" phone number. But frankly there's plenty of providers with 902 numbers and not having to wade through the fakes is a big plus. This is great for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, etc places with largely a single area code, not so good in Ontario where multiple area codes are common but still might have some practical uses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
