Is there recourse for getting back a deposit from a provider?

[+ José Soplanucas]

On 4/11/2024 at 12:20 AM, steve said:

Do I have any recourse ...? 

[+ DynamicUno]

Report him to the BBB (Better Booty Bureau).

Edited April 12 by DynamicUno

[DWnyc]

On 4/11/2024 at 9:44 AM, steve said:

Oh and for those of us in our 50's and older who don't have a partner, it is easy to let your guard down when you are being worked by someone who is very good at the long con game.  

As discussed here in other contexts, good guy providers offer some temporary fantasy relief here, bad guys can  pounce on this dynamic for all sorts of mind games and scams 

[+ APPLE1]

On 4/11/2024 at 8:44 AM, steve said:

Oh and for those of us in our 50's and older who don't have a partner, it is easy to let your guard down when you are being worked by someone who is very good at the long con game.  

@steve thank you. I should have posted this right after I read the above, but I guess, better late than never. 

The above statement gave me an additional perspective on tolerance and empathy, both as it relates to this forum, and life in general. I can't remember the last time I said to myself "I'm bored," or "I wish I had someone to talk to." Sometimes I am greatful for that, and sometimes I wish my life had a slower pace.

So now, in addition to differences in age, experiences, and income, I add "social activity" to the list of things I try to remind myself of when I make statements, or take issue with others statements and other's responses to my statements.

Edited yesterday at 07:40 AM by APPLE1
Clarity

[steve]

So I am beginning to think my experience was a scam and that I was not communicating at all with an actual provider but instead some pretending to be a provider.  

In which case, this is a new concern as people communicate with others offering escort services, are we really communicating with the people we are trying to meet up with?  All of my communication was outside of Rentmen.