Hey everyone, I could really use some advice.
I'm currently going through a divorce and was looking for some companionship, so I booked someone through ladys.one (the listing was "Escort model ASIAN CLEAN GIRL" in Ottawa, +1540 xxxx). To keep things simple and minimize my risk, I chose a 30-minute booking for CAD $75. I sent the payment by Interac e-Transfer, but shortly afterward they told me I needed to pay an additional CAD $100 "safety and security" deposit, which they claimed would be fully refunded after the appointment. Then I had to contac someone claiming to be the manager/pimp, who demanded yet another CAD $75 as a refundable "caution" deposit to guarantee that I wouldn't harm or mistreat the escort. At that point, I politely refused to send any more money and asked for a refund of my original payment. They refused.
I have no experience with this industry, so I'd really appreciate some advice. Is ladys.one considered a legitimate site? Has anyone here had any experience with this particular escort? Does this sound like a typical advance-fee scam, or are these kinds of "refundable deposits" actually common?
It's not really about the money I lost. If this is a scam, I'd like to know if there's anything I can do to help prevent others from getting caught. I realize recovering the money is probably unlikely. Thanks in advance for any insights.

I'm currently going through a divorce and was looking for some companionship, so I booked someone through ladys.one (the listing was "Escort model ASIAN CLEAN GIRL" in Ottawa, +1540 xxxx). To keep things simple and minimize my risk, I chose a 30-minute booking for CAD $75. I sent the payment by Interac e-Transfer, but shortly afterward they told me I needed to pay an additional CAD $100 "safety and security" deposit, which they claimed would be fully refunded after the appointment. Then I had to contac someone claiming to be the manager/pimp, who demanded yet another CAD $75 as a refundable "caution" deposit to guarantee that I wouldn't harm or mistreat the escort. At that point, I politely refused to send any more money and asked for a refund of my original payment. They refused.
I have no experience with this industry, so I'd really appreciate some advice. Is ladys.one considered a legitimate site? Has anyone here had any experience with this particular escort? Does this sound like a typical advance-fee scam, or are these kinds of "refundable deposits" actually common?
It's not really about the money I lost. If this is a scam, I'd like to know if there's anything I can do to help prevent others from getting caught. I realize recovering the money is probably unlikely. Thanks in advance for any insights.

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