Why the demand for gift cards?
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Yup. Scam.
Not sure what scam but a scam FOR SURElikely involving some sort of advance fee/deposit.
Ask yourself why anyone would want a gift card for anything instead of CASH in hand? At the end of every days work she’s stuck with a handful of $1,000 of gift cards that have to be spent? Besides, once activated, they can be drained.
Something guys have to give their heads a shake and remind themselves that just because they see pics of “ladies”, doesn’t mean they are dealing with a woman. Scammers are working 25/7 all around the world on various scams. And gift cards are the currency of that underworld. You are more likely conversing with a 6’2” Nigerian man in Lagos.
I personally will NEVER EVER EVER have anything to do with gift cards or deposits. Never.
Not sure what scam but a scam FOR SURElikely involving some sort of advance fee/deposit.
Ask yourself why anyone would want a gift card for anything instead of CASH in hand? At the end of every days work she’s stuck with a handful of $1,000 of gift cards that have to be spent? Besides, once activated, they can be drained.
Something guys have to give their heads a shake and remind themselves that just because they see pics of “ladies”, doesn’t mean they are dealing with a woman. Scammers are working 25/7 all around the world on various scams. And gift cards are the currency of that underworld. You are more likely conversing with a 6’2” Nigerian man in Lagos.
I personally will NEVER EVER EVER have anything to do with gift cards or deposits. Never.
Well im never taking a gift card again a gentleman wanted to pay me Amazon gift card instead of etransfer for a video chat.I told him no,but he insisted on paying me this card.So i click on link to gift card and my Amazon has my escort name and japanese credit cards linked saying make a payment. i came back to the guy and i told him i cant deposit your gift card it wants me to make payment. long story short amazon goes an investigation i didnt know if this guy scammed me yet. So i end up 2 days later get it straightened out and they say yes you have gift card. so i let him know its ok to do video chat and he says ok thanks now i dont hear from him for days. NEVER will i do gift cards again. too much stress in this situation.
weird. However I have known Well known agencies on this board To use gift cards For certain events Deposit. That worked out fine. So they're not always a scam.
If for a deposit or pre-pay, likely a scam. Could be legit if you meet and hand over cards when you normally would give the cash. I used to see someone several years ago that often asked to be payed with visa gift cards after I saw her a few times. She said it allowed her pay for things on-line and at self checkouts. She also felt that some cashiers were judging her when paying with large amounts of cash. It also reduces the amount of her cash deposits which can bring unwanted attention.
I did not notice this being a trend on the rise. Then again I mostly see agency ladies these days and gift cards would likely be impractical for them. I tip with gift cards quite a bit.
I would actually be happy to pay with gift cards instead of cash if the transaction is legit. I hate going to the ATM and I hate sitting on large amounts of cash. Purchasing gift cards with my credit card is practical plus I accrue dividends.
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Yes reducing the amount of cash deposits can help with tax avoidance.
Doesn't the gift card take some money off or a % for every 30 days?
and doesn't it expire in 6 months?
and doesn't it expire in 6 months?
I'm lost on this logic. Cash has no digital imprint and the use does not require identification to pass or use it. The reason tradesmen take cash is for tax avoidance. Good luck giving them gift cards.
If she keeps depositing large amounts of cash into a bank it might raise some red flags.
Everyone run their businesses differently. I personally ask and or accept gift cards and I have a monthly threshold amount. A lot of clients find it helpful to pay a deposit that way. If the person you are interested in seeing has a strong online presence, meaning you can find them on multiple platforms etc, its less likely to be a scam. Bisous!
Not if she created a business account. Only red flag is if she is depositing over $10,000. Many businesses do cash deposits on a regular basis without any questions.
It's not all of a sudden that SPs are asking for gift cards / deposits. It's been going on for a few years now. They are asking for gift cards as an alternative to deposits and a means of screening. They would obviously accept cash when you show up to the appointment.
In Ontario, most retail gift cards cannot expire, reduce their value over time, or charge fees to activate it. You can buy gift cards in-store with cash, but you would have no way to send the card to the SP before an appointment. The only way you can send a gift card in advance is to buy an electronic version.
Buying anything with a credit card leaves a paper trail, but so does withdrawing cash from a ATM or a teller. If you're worried that your SO is checking your credit, bank, Amazon, etc. accounts then you've already given them reasons to be suspicious.
I don't have any issue with deposits or gift cards, but I don't have a SO to worry about. I also consider the following before even thinking about sending a deposit or gift card:
1. How long has the SP been in the industry and more importantly how many positive reviews does she have?
2. A deposit or gift card that exceeds an SP's hourly rate is too much for me. To me, a deposit / gift card of about $100 is reasonable and is immaterial if she ghosts me.
In Ontario, most retail gift cards cannot expire, reduce their value over time, or charge fees to activate it. You can buy gift cards in-store with cash, but you would have no way to send the card to the SP before an appointment. The only way you can send a gift card in advance is to buy an electronic version.
Buying anything with a credit card leaves a paper trail, but so does withdrawing cash from a ATM or a teller. If you're worried that your SO is checking your credit, bank, Amazon, etc. accounts then you've already given them reasons to be suspicious.
I don't have any issue with deposits or gift cards, but I don't have a SO to worry about. I also consider the following before even thinking about sending a deposit or gift card:
1. How long has the SP been in the industry and more importantly how many positive reviews does she have?
2. A deposit or gift card that exceeds an SP's hourly rate is too much for me. To me, a deposit / gift card of about $100 is reasonable and is immaterial if she ghosts me.
It's an easy scam.
The girl, or the dude sending the text... will ask you for proof of the gift card with a picture. Then they scan the QR code number, collect the gift, and block your number.
Peanuts
The girl, or the dude sending the text... will ask you for proof of the gift card with a picture. Then they scan the QR code number, collect the gift, and block your number.
Peanuts
Guys NEVER NEVER send a deposit no matter how reputable the provider is
There is always a chance to get ripped off
There is always a chance to get ripped off
There's always a chance that something can happen to you at anytime and anywhere
You could get ripped off
Your condom could rip or fall off
You could catch a STI
You could catch a cold, flu, measles, etc
Your could get caught by your SO
You could get into a traffic accident
and many other things
Scams are out there, gift card or no gift card.
But there are other advantages of gift cards, some of which are already mentioned here.
For one, clients can pay advance deposits with gift cards. It's easy to pay cash for a gift card, and text the gift card number to an SP to pay the deposit. (But I do hear all the warnings to never to pay a deposit. Trust your gut, and don't listen to the little head.)
Some SPs don't like to accumulate tons of cash. They have far more to lose if they're ever robbed. With some gift cards (Starbucks, Amazon, etc.), you just scan the card, and the value is uploaded to your account, and you can then throw away the card. Easy payment.
But there are other advantages of gift cards, some of which are already mentioned here.
For one, clients can pay advance deposits with gift cards. It's easy to pay cash for a gift card, and text the gift card number to an SP to pay the deposit. (But I do hear all the warnings to never to pay a deposit. Trust your gut, and don't listen to the little head.)
Some SPs don't like to accumulate tons of cash. They have far more to lose if they're ever robbed. With some gift cards (Starbucks, Amazon, etc.), you just scan the card, and the value is uploaded to your account, and you can then throw away the card. Easy payment.
