Busted

[Reluctant Daddy]

I haven’t been on for a while, and haven’t really been actively hiring since 2017. I’ve been using Grindr and other apps/sites for this type of activity.

 

Today I set up an appointment with someone on skipthegames.com. After several messages and exchange of photos we met this afternoon. He asked that I produce payment before anything happened, and I did. As soon as I handed him the money, I heard “Sir, please turn against the wall and place your hands behind you back.” He pulled handcuffs, and I kind of chuckled and asked for some confirmation that he was LEO, and was assured that I would know he was once we were in the police car. I completely lost it and let him know that something like this would absolutely ruin me.

 

After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot, and had his word that this would be the end of it. He said that we both had a secret about each other that would protect us both. His rationale was that he would tell his colleagues that I got cold feet and backed out of the arrangement.

 

Not sure he was really LEO, but wasn’t really brave enough to take the chance. Dirty cop or shyster hustler? He told me that they’ve been scooping sites like skipthegames, Grindr, etc., looking for “generous men” and that they were cracking down.

 

After today, this has pretty much thrown water on my hiring at all. A painful, frightening and expense lesson to learn.

 

A truly FML experience.

[DallasClient]

I'm really sorry to hear that happened to you. It must have been really frightening. I don't think it was really LEO as they don't normally work those things alone. I could be wrong.

[+ azdr0710]

thanks very much for your story.....you and I have had a few PMs over the years, you may remember.......was wondering how you were doing since you hadn't posted in a while......

 

yes, hard to tell if this was a bad cop or just a hustler.......but an important story for all of us......appreciate your time letting us know

[MrMattBig]

Were you actually handcuffed?

If you have ever been detained by PD before, real law enforcement issue handcuffs feel way different than bdsm/sex store handcuffs.

Also, it's standard practice for law enforcement to at least have you interlock your fingers on your head and Pat you down, even if they just want to chat.

If these things didn't happen most likely it was a complete scam.

So sorry this happened to you:(

[+ m_writer]

*hugs*

 

I'm sorry this happened to you. Thank you for warning us. But talk to your friends if you're still rattled.

[GTMike]

I haven’t been on for a while, and haven’t really been actively hiring since 2017. I’ve been using Grindr and other apps/sites for this type of activity.

 

Today I set up an appointment with someone on skipthegames.com. After several messages and exchange of photos we met this afternoon. He asked that I produce payment before anything happened, and I did. As soon as I handed him the money, I heard “Sir, please turn against the wall and place your hands behind you back.” He pulled handcuffs, and I kind of chuckled and asked for some confirmation that he was LEO, and was assured that I would know he was once we were in the police car. I completely lost it and let him know that something like this would absolutely ruin me.

 

After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot, and had his word that this would be the end of it. He said that we both had a secret about each other that would protect us both. His rationale was that he would tell his colleagues that I got cold feet and backed out of the arrangement.

 

Not sure he was really LEO, but wasn’t really brave enough to take the chance. Dirty cop or shyster hustler? He told me that they’ve been scooping sites like skipthegames, Grindr, etc., looking for “generous men” and that they were cracking down.

 

After today, this has pretty much thrown water on my hiring at all. A painful, frightening and expense lesson to learn.

 

A truly FML experience.

 

 

Sorry that happened to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery psychologically. Do have a clarifying question which i hate to ask but feel need to . When he asked you to produce payment and you complied, was that payment compensation for companionship for a specified period of time or was it clearly for specific sexual acts?

[loremipsum]

Scam. My condolences.

 

Scammers are growing bolder and bolder.

 

Incidentally, there are real (corrupt) cops in Tijuana who find a pretext for arresting someone, then just ask for money in exchange for release. It’s happened to a couple of friends of mine. But yeah — those were actual cops. Yours was not. And like an earlier poster noted, legitimate undercover operations are generally composed of several people, or so I’ve read. I’ve also read that they are recorded, so a real cop wouldn’t ask for a bribe, I think... Anyway, I hope this doesn’t haunt your psyche too much. That sucks.

[Guest]

Another reason you shouldn't pay money upfront...

[loremipsum]

Some might — with good reason, to be sure — advocate undergoing a healing period before even considering hiring again, but I personally think that a good experience ASAP would be most helpful. Hire someone with multiple good reviews, meet in the hotel restaurant, etc. And yeah, no money upfront. If this completely sours you to your hobby, the bad guys win, in a way...

 

I think that a particular old adage could be applicable here: “The best way to get over someone is to get under someone else.”

[+ Reisr30]

This is one of my nightmare scenarios too. So sorry this happened to you...

[+ Italiano]

So sorry to know you had to go through such a shocking experience, whether it was a real or a fake cop!

[marylander1940]

I haven’t been on for a while, and haven’t really been actively hiring since 2017. I’ve been using Grindr and other apps/sites for this type of activity.

 

Today I set up an appointment with someone on skipthegames.com. After several messages and exchange of photos we met this afternoon. He asked that I produce payment before anything happened, and I did. As soon as I handed him the money, I heard “Sir, please turn against the wall and place your hands behind you back.” He pulled handcuffs, and I kind of chuckled and asked for some confirmation that he was LEO, and was assured that I would know he was once we were in the police car. I completely lost it and let him know that something like this would absolutely ruin me.

 

After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot, and had his word that this would be the end of it. He said that we both had a secret about each other that would protect us both. His rationale was that he would tell his colleagues that I got cold feet and backed out of the arrangement.

 

Not sure he was really LEO, but wasn’t really brave enough to take the chance. Dirty cop or shyster hustler? He told me that they’ve been scooping sites like skipthegames, Grindr, etc., looking for “generous men” and that they were cracking down.

 

After today, this has pretty much thrown water on my hiring at all. A painful, frightening and expense lesson to learn.

 

A truly FML experience.

 

In which city did this happen?

 

You exchanged pics with an escort? Did he ask you for pics?

[+ FrankR]

I haven’t been on for a while, and haven’t really been actively hiring since 2017. I’ve been using Grindr and other apps/sites for this type of activity.

 

Today I set up an appointment with someone on skipthegames.com. After several messages and exchange of photos we met this afternoon. He asked that I produce payment before anything happened, and I did. As soon as I handed him the money, I heard “Sir, please turn against the wall and place your hands behind you back.” He pulled handcuffs, and I kind of chuckled and asked for some confirmation that he was LEO, and was assured that I would know he was once we were in the police car. I completely lost it and let him know that something like this would absolutely ruin me.

 

After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot, and had his word that this would be the end of it. He said that we both had a secret about each other that would protect us both. His rationale was that he would tell his colleagues that I got cold feet and backed out of the arrangement.

 

Not sure he was really LEO, but wasn’t really brave enough to take the chance. Dirty cop or shyster hustler? He told me that they’ve been scooping sites like skipthegames, Grindr, etc., looking for “generous men” and that they were cracking down.

 

After today, this has pretty much thrown water on my hiring at all. A painful, frightening and expense lesson to learn.

 

A truly FML experience.

I am not familiar with skipthegames.com - perhaps you could post a link to this specific ad so we can take a look?

[Finbar]

so sorry...that and being robbed has always been my fear when dipping into the hiring arena....thanks for sharing...we all need to stay careful and be cautious

[Njguy908]

Sounds like a scam like another said cops don't work alone in these situations.

[+ JEC]

So Sorry to hear about this @Reluctant Daddy. This could happen to any of us, a lesson to always be vigilant.

 

I'm likewise inclined to think this was not LEO but an adept scammer.

[caliguy]

Skipthegames..ha. 100% scammed. No cop would work alone doing this much less extort you for $ due to the first part. If it was real it would need witnesses for the court.

Edited October 10, 2019 by caliguy

[Reluctant Daddy]

Were you actually handcuffed?

If you have ever been detained by PD before, real law enforcement issue handcuffs feel way different than bdsm/sex store handcuffs.

Also, it's standard practice for law enforcement to at least have you interlock your fingers on your head and Pat you down, even if they just want to chat.

If these things didn't happen most likely it was a complete scam.

So sorry this happened to you:(

 

Quite frankly, I was frigging terrified and the handcuffs looked like the real deal. If he was LEO, I didn't want to challenge him and make things worse. And if he wasn't LEO, I didn't want to antagonize him and risk being physically harmed. My brain shut down and my first instinct was to save myself from whatever. Chalk it up to me being a very stupid old man . I really never thought someone would do something like this.

[sincitymix]

I haven’t been on for a while, and haven’t really been actively hiring since 2017. I’ve been using Grindr and other apps/sites for this type of activity.

 

Today I set up an appointment with someone on skipthegames.com. After several messages and exchange of photos we met this afternoon. He asked that I produce payment before anything happened, and I did. As soon as I handed him the money, I heard “Sir, please turn against the wall and place your hands behind you back.” He pulled handcuffs, and I kind of chuckled and asked for some confirmation that he was LEO, and was assured that I would know he was once we were in the police car. I completely lost it and let him know that something like this would absolutely ruin me.

 

After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot, and had his word that this would be the end of it. He said that we both had a secret about each other that would protect us both. His rationale was that he would tell his colleagues that I got cold feet and backed out of the arrangement.

 

Not sure he was really LEO, but wasn’t really brave enough to take the chance. Dirty cop or shyster hustler? He told me that they’ve been scooping sites like skipthegames, Grindr, etc., looking for “generous men” and that they were cracking down.

 

After today, this has pretty much thrown water on my hiring at all. A painful, frightening and expense lesson to learn.

 

A truly FML experience.

I highly doubt he was leo

if he was he would show some badge or id i believe upon your "arrest"

[Milo Farnsworth]

Excuse my ignorance. What does LEO mean?

[+ JEC]

Excuse my ignorance. What does LEO mean?

Law Enforcement Officer

[Guest]

Could have fooled me. I thought it meant this

[Guest]

...After desperately pleading with him, he agreed to turn a blind eye in exchange for additional compensation. He wanted $1,500 to make it disappear. I was able to come up with less on the spot...

Sounds like a shyster, but who carries $1500 on him? What did you end up paying him? I wouldn't normally have much more than the required fee on me. By the way, there has to be a specific act and a specific fee discussed before an arrest can take place. For example "OK. So I'll suck you off for $200...".

[loremipsum]

Sounds like a shyster, but who carries $1500 on him? What did you end up paying him? I wouldn't normally have much more than the required fee on me. By the way, there has to be a specific act and a specific fee discussed before an arrest can take place. For example "OK. So I'll suck you off for $200...".

 

I thought something along these lines too; I read about a sting — the police officer arrested a female prostitute the moment she took a condom out of her purse.

[Bacon]

Sorry.

 

This is why I never no longer meet guys without finding a somewhat decent reference I can mostly trust . . . although if everyone did that I guess there would be no new providers.