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$172 WTF?! Why not $171.99?

I'd disqualify him based on the fashion sense alone, or lack of it. I am not sure whether those blue pants are more hideous or more ridiculous. I hate big and/or wallpaper style tattoos but for some reason I find that picture an even bigger turnoff. Looks like a loaded diaper plus his legs appear freakishly short.

If a masseur is in a relationship, there is a considerable personal cost to engaging in more intimacy with a client. Plus, it's typically more than one way touching, so I actually like the clarity that the double pricing conveys. I'll probably go with the therapeutic version first but if I find that I click with the masseur and like him, I may want to opt for a massage in a more relaxed and permissive environment. Without any expectation he'd be "into me," although I certainly wouldn't mind if that happened.

It never ends, what's up with what appear to be two distinct types of scams? One seems to be multiple guys sharing the same (typically vague and inconsistent) profile and probably working through a handler, so you never know who will show up and who you are texting. I suspect Timwood on rentmasseur to be this type. Or, the same guy or a pair working together and having multiple profiles, often with stolen pictures, with separate phone numbers but, again, you never know who you are dealing with. The best indicator is that seemingly distinct guys have the exact same travel schedule, as Davido and Greka above, or my latest "find"... https://rentmasseur.com/StudMuscle https://rent.men/StudMuscleNY https://www.masseurfinder.com/members/paulotorres.shtml

WOW, thanks! So Paul_XXL on rent.men and ronbrazil on masseurfinder are clearly the same person and all seems legit. I really feel bad for that guy that some asshole is using his pix and will probably tarnish his reputation as people get confused. Having said that, I did a little digging around and these 3 profiles could be the same guy, or a group of guys traveling together (?), pulling off some kind of scam. Three profiles, even though two share pictures, three numbers, yet the travel schedules are the same for all, hmmm...? https://rentmasseur.com/StudMuscle https://rent.men/StudMuscleNY https://www.masseurfinder.com/members/paulotorres.shtml

Revisiting this thread. It's interesting that the rate has gone down from $150 for the old PauloBrazilian profile to $125 for the new "Vincent" on masseurfinder. Also, that Singapore profile on rentmen is gone. Has anyone seen this guy, I am curious about what was, and probably still is, real vs fake? The change of name on masseurfinder is definitely a red flag but then this could have something to do with him reducing his rate. Or changing what he offers?

Way to go EVdude! I think that we-the-public need to send a clear message. ANY form of lying and cheating is just unacceptable, and we'll be sure to spread that info on this forum and elsewhere. And we'll refuse to do business with any cheaters when they or we show up for the appointment and the scam becomes apparent. Do not post stolen (there is no other word, sorry) pictures and/or reviews and misleading information! That's not just reasonable to ask, that's BASIC! I find it a big turnoff even when they can't make up their mind about something as basic as their height too. How can one be 5'10" in one ad and 5'11" or 6' in another? It may seem minor to them but to me, once I put you in the "dishonest or worse" folder, I am done with you!

Another one that seems, shall we say, inconsistent! https://rentmasseur.com/Timwood There is no way the person in these pix can be 6'5" and 175 lbs. That would be super tall and super skinny which is clearly not the case, just what are these guys thinking when entering all this info, that nobody will notice?! There is no way the person in these pix can be 35 either. OK, these could be old pix, but then again, it's a new ad, so why put up old pix?! Not to mention the physical inability to be in Chicago, Indy, and Oklahoma all at the same time. What is he going to do, fly to his outcalls on a private supersonic jet? I guess that's why the $100 surcharge But the pix seem vaguely familiar, maybe someone had an experience if he operated under a different name previously? PS Of the original 4 in this thread, Jone and Vladek are gone, but Davido and Greka, or whoever is behind these profiles, is now operating in Las Vegas. Interesting.

Hmmm, the rate has gone up to $160... Has anyone tried in the meantime? BTW, does anyone know how tall he is?

Sounds like he is one of those "now you can Finnish yourself" straight Russian dudes?

I am confused, "Jake is actually Jake's brother?!" Is there another link since we seem to be talking about two guys here? My lackluster review is for this dude: https://www.masseurfinder.com/members/jakester.shtml A clear non-repeat, and then some.

One of my worst experiences ever. Way overpriced, his pix are way outdated and he had put on way too much fat, he was way too chatty, catty, and nosy. I couldn't wait to be done. I am not surprised he travels a lot, not even a city the size of NYC or Shanghai could provide enough repeat clientele.

Way too numerous & obviously fake reviews for Jake is Back! were a warning sign but options are so limited in New Orleans that I still decided to try. Chubby straight guy with no massage skills imagining he is every gay man's dream, trying to make a "quick & easy buck." Not knowing there is no such thing. He tries to be friendly and all but there is just "no there over there," he is way over his head trying to do this. I am so done trying masseurs with no or even mixed testimonials here. At least for a while. You know the feeling when you realize "this is going to be mediocre at best" minutes into the appointment. Followed by "why the fuck am I spending my time and money on THIS?" once you realize that it is NOT going to get better and there are no pleasant surprises lurking. And ending with "why am I the one paying when I should really be the one getting paid for this?" But then you realize that you actually like what you do for a living and you wouldn't repeat this shit even if someone paid you...

It's also LA.

I think you just saved me some time, money, and frustration, thank you!

I've seen Vic a couple of times and might again if Jake and David are out of town and/or I need something different. I think he is straight, his massage skills are mediocre, but I find him super-pleasant and cool, he has a very nice setting with a heated table, so when I want just a relaxing rubdown on a cold Chicago day, why not, especially given his rate? He is extra-mellow and massages you in the nude, which I've come to really appreciate, I feel so much more comfortable being naked on the table that way. And yeah, he is kinda hot, not Anthony-NYC insanely hot but a good looking guy :-)

Going to NOLA soon, can't wait for all the great food and music but would also like to schedule a massage. The local offer is not as good as one would expect from a city that receives so many visitors, but I have found 2 guys that might be worth checking out: Jake is Back! (which makes me wonder where he was previously): https://www.masseurfinder.com/members/jakester.shtml and the 10fingers mentioned above: https://www.masseurfinder.com/members/mghnds.shtml Any info or other suggestion would be great, either here or in PM, thanks!

I was just looking at his page and rates, so that's a $100 hug you get at the end?! I think his rates are plain obnoxious given everything you said. I am so done with models, MMA fighters, etc. who cannot make the kind of money they aspire to by modeling, fighting, or whatever and then perceive that massages are an easy way to go. No they are not, there is no such thing as free lunch.

Why would someone who was in porn be hiding his face in his masseur ad?

Spooky shit. Depressing. I wonder how much "tax" these guys have to pay in order to keep their "jobs." Or else. Not to mention their legal status. Fuck, what a life!

I love those posts, I find them funny! :-) :-) :-) And while I don't really care whether it is the same person, I kinda think we are talking about a genuine fan here. Or someone who might be in love?

Yikes, that would freak me out even more, dealing with some sort of organized ring/scam?! How do you know you texted with a different guy, did you see him too? I mean, if it's an agency, advertise as an agency, this whole thing is making me think of the word "pimp."

Thanks for starting a separate thread. To anyone considering, I'd say don't even think about it. https://m4m-forum.org/threads/some-new-nyc-guys.130312/

Just curious, why did you guys go ahead with the massage once you realized you were dealing with someone who posted someone else's pictures? I'd be totally spooked and run for the hills.

Well, I wasn't able to get a selfie, and have heard stories that someone else showed up to the appointment :-(