It’s definitely a dangerous situation, but I've managed to navigate a few like it. Here's what I’ve learned:
- Guy asks for an advance (via phone/text) before coming to your place: I refuse to give in to such demands. He may argue, but there’s not much he can do after that.
- Guy arrives at your place and demands upfront payment: I stand my ground and refuse. I've had two experiences like this: one guy threatened to "cause a scene" at the reception. I told him, "Be my guest, I’m not scared." After some back-and-forth, he left. In another case, the guy simply refused to leave, so I had to call hotel security. Some guys ask for payment to "give to their driver, who is waiting outside." Just say no.
- You go to his place and he asks for payment upfront or tells you to leave money on the table: Just walk away. The only truly dangerous scenario is if you’ve asked for a four-hands massage, or if he has an accomplice hidden in the room. In that case, you’re outnumbered. My advice is to make an excuse (e.g., "I have a friend waiting in the lobby") and leave immediately.
- Some guys ask for more money after the service: Just say no if you didn’t agree on that amount in advance (unless you’re happy with the service and want to tip extra).
Hope this helps.