Obviously it does happen. About as often as a provider gets a lot of trouble from stalkers.

There seem to be people who attract trouble... and others who just pick well who they spend their time with. I know a provider who's been working out of her home for 20 years now and she never had any problems...
I know guys who send a first email from their business email with the signature line that has the website and all phone numbers... they tell me they never had any trouble either.
But you bet they don't answer every ad on backpage.

Yes it does happen. However, risks associated with this hobby can be minimized by being sharp and staying informed. This community exists so that hobbyists like yourself could have the safest and most satisfying escort experience available.

Take a look at this post for some information that our community shared regarding the proper research of a provider.

Here is my take on discretion and safety .

Potential Client has a job that he does not want to loose in case something goes bad. I have a job that I will loose in case something goes bad.

Potential Client may be single or may have a family. I have a parents, siblings and friends.

Potential Client may end up reading his name in the papers while at home. I may end up with my name in the papers while I am in jail.

Finally, all of the horror stories I have heard begin with "I saw the ad on BP/CL, called she did not screen me and told me to come over in half an hour"

Or "he contacted me but had no references and sounded normal on the phone"

Hope you have safe and fun hobbying!

Lina