Masseurs soliciting on Grindr

[dutchal]

Got hit up twice this morning by masseurs on Grindr directing me to their instagram pages, both curiously using very similar language "hit me up on instagram because I am not active here".

gecraiggg

garrisonethan100

 

Anybody know anything about either? Is this some sort of scam?

[bryanio]

Anyone who wants to talk off-app is likely a scammer. Never pay for a site membership to book an appt.

[+ FrankR]

Got hit up twice this morning by masseurs on Grindr directing me to their instagram pages, both curiously using very similar language "hit me up on instagram because I am not active here".

 

gecraiggg

garrisonethan100

 

Anybody know anything about either? Is this some sort of scam?

I am curious - does your grindr profile indicate you are interested in massage? How did they ‘target’ you?

 

I have not seen this particular approach before but those instagram accounts are active and have a few pics. Both “George Craig” (gecraiggg) and “Ethan Garrison” (garrisonethan100) have been active on IG for a week.

[MichaelM]

most of these folks are scammers. The steal pics and names from masseurs and eventually direct you to a scheduling page where you have to make a small deposit with your credit card. They are just looking to get your credit card info

[massagelover]

It stuns me anyone is dumb enough to fall for the CC deposit needed to book scam.

[+ aeikaryoko]

Got hit up twice this morning by masseurs on Grindr directing me to their instagram pages, both curiously using very similar language "hit me up on instagram because I am not active here".

gecraiggg

garrisonethan100

 

Anybody know anything about either? Is this some sort of scam?

I’m pretty sure gecraiggg is https://rentmasseur.com/JorgeSB

That Grindr is most likely a fake since his location on RM shows he’s still in Orlando. No info on garrisonethan100 though.

[corndog]

If they include a link to a website in their profile, or in a private message, they can be reported and banned. By directing you to their instagram account, it is more difficult to get banned. In my experience, all these guys will be trying to scam you for a "small deposit" to get your credit card information.

 

Although I'm not in favor of reporting legitimate escorts and masseurs to get them banned, I aggressively report these scammers. If you tell them that you don't have an instagram account, they'll usually provide a direct link to the scam website. Then, you can report them and get them banned. I do this hoping to prevent them from victimizing a more naive user, and in hopes that if they get banned enough, this scam won't be worth their effort and they'll stop.

[+ LIguy]

Today an "escort" tried to get me to cash app him 40 dollars to reserve a Sat evening with him....the pic was drop dead hot but he only charges 150 hr. Lol yea right

[dutchal]

I’m pretty sure gecraiggg is https://rentmasseur.com/JorgeSB

That Grindr is most likely a fake since his location on RM shows he’s still in Orlando. No info on garrisonethan100 though.

Nice detective work.

[Lchnsf]

They have to be scammers as was previously discussed. I’m finding more and more that I get hit on by scammers on Grindr including guys looking for gas money so they can get to you. Makes you wonder who is real any more. Scruff is not as bad but they are still there.

[dutchal]

They have to be scammers as was previously discussed. I’m finding more and more that I get hit on by scammers on Grindr including guys looking for gas money so they can get to you. Makes you wonder who is real any more. Scruff is not as bad but they are still there.

Since I live in Manhattan, anyone asking for gas money is sure to be a scammer!

[nycplayboy]

Since I live in Manhattan, anyone asking for gas money is sure to be a scammer!

 

Yeah exactly especially in NYC...FOH....

[Typical]

Anyone who would actually NEED "gas money" to get to you is probably not someone you want visiting your home, anyway.

 

The world is full of scammers and thieves. And they believe folks hiring for these types of services are very unlikely to report being scammed.

 

Bringing unvetted strangers into your home for any kind of transaction is very risky business. You are probably lucky when they just take your deposit and never show up.

[BeefyDude]

As stated I would say 99% are FAKE

 

Here in ATL there is one guy who creates profile after profile (in fact I saw him on under 3 profiles at the same time). I know the person whose pics he is using and thus confirmed fake.

 

If you talk to them, they will ask for a "reservation" sending you to a link where you have to put in your credit card - DANGER WILL ROBINSON!!

 

Assume ALL grinder masseurs are FAKE!!!!!!

[Admittance]

Some arent fake tho, I know one that advertised there and he prefers to chat via text because he says many people who contact him will report to get his account closed, and grindr blocks via IMEI number now so you get shut out. Asking for a booking fee is almost always a scam tho

[Greentea845]

I recently got tapped and messaged offering massage services. Went under the screen name “BareBack2” in LA

He messaged me with the following:

”My offer are 40 for 30 Minutes, 80 for 60 minutes,100 for 90 minutes, I Do Thai, Hot Stone, deep tissue, Lingam, Erotic and prostate with a good HE” 

and

“I'm on my 50% discount right now, do you want to book an appointment?”

Those rates are unbelievable. He messaged me pics of himself, one massaging someone and another in his birthday suit. No soliciting going to a website or IG, but I did say I couldn’t book tonight. He is freaking hot and i wish this real but I think he maybe a scammer too. I would like to share the photo, but idk if it’s allowed to post on this thread.

[MichaelM]

Assume it is a scam. He will probably direct you to a website for a small payment and Credit Card info

[+ FrankR]

2 hours ago, Greentea845 said:

I recently got tapped and messaged offering massage services. Went under the screen name “BareBack2” in LA

He messaged me with the following:

”My offer are 40 for 30 Minutes, 80 for 60 minutes,100 for 90 minutes, I Do Thai, Hot Stone, deep tissue, Lingam, Erotic and prostate with a good HE” 

and

“I'm on my 50% discount right now, do you want to book an appointment?”

Those rates are unbelievable. He messaged me pics of himself, one massaging someone and another in his birthday suit. No soliciting going to a website or IG, but I did say I couldn’t book tonight. He is freaking hot and i wish this real but I think he maybe a scammer too. I would like to share the photo, but idk if it’s allowed to post on this thread.

Ask him to join you on a video call to discuss logistics. If he is genuine he will agree. If he backs off, he is likely a scammer. 💆🏼

[BeefyDude]

WARNING:   MOST grinder massages are SCAMS

They are not the real pics.  *IF* you book they send you a link for a "reservation" which I believe requires a credit card#

Be careful with them

[northend_stv]

It’s a scam, they’re on every day, follow the same script, send hot pics, and ask you to book on a web site with a credit card. They’re not real. Seriously, every day.