How to Spot Fake Escort Ads Online

Undoubtedly, there are lots of fake escort profiles online, and what's worse, their number continues to grow daily. Fake escort profiles are a real problem, so here at Escort Rankings, we set our goal to help you identify fake escort ads and avoid escort scams.

In the digital age, knowing how to spot fake ads and websites is not just helpful, but necessary to protect yourself from online frauds. Knowing how to identify fake ads can protect your identity and your personal and financial information from scammers.

Whether you were searching online for an escort, or anything else, you must have come across fake ads at least once. Even if you never fell for it, it doesn't mean you are 100% safe for the future. Scammers don't rest easy, and every day their ads become more and more convincing, making it harder to differentiate them from genuine escort ads.

Fake Ads are Targeting Your Money

The prime target of the fake escort ads and profiles is your money. Its purpose is to gain your trust and convince you it is a genuine escort profile (or escort agency). Scammers are smart, and they will use every trick in the book to find your weak spot.

They know what you are searching for, and they will try to use it against you by overwhelming you with (fake) profiles of stunning escorts, discounts, tempting deals, and offers that are too good to be true. They will promise you anything, just to get their hands on your money.

Before clicking on an escort ad, consider the questions below to determine whether she's fake or genuine:

Is She Asking You to Pay in Advance?

If an escort agency or independent escort asks you to send a deposit in advance, this usually means it is a scam. Also, payment should be between users only (you and the escort), meaning you will pay directly to the escort when you meet her. Involving a third party in the payment procedure won't provide you with a guarantee.

We strongly advise you not to pay anything in advance, unless you know the escort and you are sure she can be trusted. Or if she works for a legit and well-established escort agency, and it's the agency that's requesting a deposit.

Does She Answer Your Phone Calls?

To hire an escort and to arrange all details, you must have an easy and efficient way to communicate with each other, and a phone call is the best for that. Every genuine escort will have a phone number and email address on her profile, and of course, she will be reachable on both. Fake escort profiles usually only have an email address and no phone number.

Or if there is a phone number, it will be useless, because no one will ever answer, or the number will be unreachable. Scammers avoid phone and video calls, but they will answer your emails, and sometimes SMS or WhatsApp text messages (but never WhatsApp calls).

Do Her Photos Look Genuine?

When you browse through escort galleries and profiles, the first thing that catches your eye are the photos. Usually, the escort's appearance will determine whether you'll click on her profile and check her biography, services, rates and all other information, or you'll skip her. Scammers know that, and they'll always use photos of extremely beautiful girls (or even celebrities) to get your attention and lure you into their scam.

Scammers use stolen pictures from genuine escorts, random girls found on social networks, and even famous pornstars, models, and actresses. That's why it's crucial to check photos, and the best way is by using reverse Google image search. 

Profiles of legit escorts usually contain many more photos so you can clearly see that it's the same person in different outfits. The photos are also genuine and not heavily edited.

Are Her Rates Too Good to Be True?

Whenever we run into sales, discounts and special offers, our brain gets overwhelmed and often shuts down or lowers the ability to judge correctly. How many times have you bought something you don't need just because it was on sale?

Not all escorts have the same rates, and rates depend on a lot of things. For example, rates are determined by the type of escort and her services. There is a big difference between the rates of regular and elite (VIP) escorts. Also, it can depend on the location (city), experience, rating, etc.

If you run into an escort profile with great offers of services, but extremely low rates, it usually implies it's a fake escort profile (scam). The first thing you should do is to compare her rates with other escorts that are in the same rank and city. Next, read the reviews, and try to find the reason for her low rates. Is she fake? Or just inexperienced, unprofessional, or something else.

Background Check

When searching for an escort, a background check is a must. Google is not useful only for checking photos, you can check the phone number, email, and name of the escort too. Most escorts have more than one profile online, so check and compare all of them.

If you find that her profile has different photos, name, email, phone number, or services than her other profiles, it means it's fake, and you should skip her and search for another escort. If she has multiple profiles but only one differs, that one is fake. 

The same thing applies to escort agencies and independent escorts. Also, if the website is poorly done, it can be a sign it's fake, and it's best to do a background check and read reviews. Genuine escort agencies care about their reputation. They invest in their business, and their websites are made by professionals.

Read the Reviews

Anyone can make a profile with an appealing biography and stunning photos, and anyone can become an escort, but only genuine and professional escorts get excellent reviews and ratings. Escorts who earned recommendations, respect, and trust from clients are the ones worthy of your time and money.

Word of mouth is one of the safe ways to find a genuine escort, but many clients don't have a friend who will give them recommendations. However, there's a proven and efficient way to find genuine escorts and escort agencies, and it's by reading reviews. Join the punters' community and you'll easily identify fake escort ads and fake profiles.

If you question the validity of the review, you can check it on Google. Just copy and paste it in the Google search bar and check if there is the same review or phrasing on other sites.

If services, the name, or body features described in reviews do not match the ones on the escort profile, it's a sign of fake reviews and possibly a fake escort profile.

To double-check an escort (or escort agency), use the advantage of escort reviews sites. Visit EscortRangings.cc and check the reviews and ratings of escorts you're interested in. It's a simple procedure, but very useful. For Toronto escorts, click on the city name on the website and you'll find Toronto escort reviews. Next, click on the search bar and enter the name, email, or phone number of the escort you are searching for.

Don't Share Personal or Credit Card Information

Personal and financial information is a sensitive issue, and you must be very cautious where it's safe to share them. There is only one bad decision between your life savings and an empty account.

As always, these fake ads are very tempting. They feature beautiful escorts and magnificent offers so you are tempted to click the ad. The next step is to make you sign-up (to enter your personal and credit card info) by giving you great deals and prices.

When you finish the sign-up procedure, they will have access to your email and personal info or your entire finances.

Usually, these fake escort ads don't have a contact phone number, but only an email. When you email them, they reply fast, stating that you can get your booking whenever and wherever you desire, but you must register. Some fake escort ads offer a free one-month trial membership with “magnificent offers and discounts” as bait, claiming that all you have to do is to enter your info and credit card number as verification. 

Stay Safe and Pick a Genuine Escort

The reality is that there are many fake escort ads out there or deceiving agencies that send a completely different person from the one you booked. However, there are incomparably more genuine escorts than fake ones, so don't let these examples intimidate you. As long as you are cautious, informed, and you do your homework, you're safe. 

When hiring an escort, don't rush the process and follow our guide on how to pick a genuine escort. This way, you'll avoid being scammed and losing your money. Instead, you'll have a wonderful experience with a genuine escort who works hard to please her clients. 

Did you find advice from this article helpful? If you have any advice on how to spot fake escort ads we didn't mention, please share it with us in the comment section. For more tips on all things escort, visit our Escort Rankings blog.