Don't Fall For Fake Photos
-There's no proof a pretty girl or handsome man in a photo is who is typing
-Make sure you verify the person is really who they say by doing the following:
Request a photo of the person, holding something of YOUR choice of color, in a specific hand, while performing an ACTION that YOU request. This photo proves at very least that the person is real, and that them following your instruction means they understand your need for safety.
- If they are worried about identity, have them take the photo, still with the colored item, still performing the action, but not including their face.
-Most phones contain stickers, editors, etc. that allow for removal or covering of thir face.
- Don't let them trick you by showing you a picture only performing the action, or only holding the colored item, these photos can be found online anywhere.
- If they cannot accomplish this simple task, they are not who they say they are, cease all contact.

EXAMPLE
"Hey, to prove you're real and interested in meeting, take a photo of yourself holding something blue in your right hand, while holding up the peace sign and sticking your tongue out."
-There is a very slim chance that this same photo will exist online anywhere in a simple search. Like lottery slim chance, and even then, everyone can't see the same picture or itt'l be outed.

Avoid Paying anything period, especially up front
-Scammers will promise you the world for $20, and ghost you as soon as you pay, you will never get it back aside from a bank dispute, and you're probably going to be questioned by the bank, it's just embarrassing, don't trust anyone who charges money or even talks about it. If someone is not willing to meet you before you pay them anything, you can be almost certain this person is not going to be faithful to any agreement you try to have with them.

Escorts Are Illegal Here(TX)
There are plenty of online and offline sting operations happening simultaneously, with these scammers. It is not worth jailtime to pay for an escort, only to find out it was a sting, and yes they are on men and women accounts. There are places that is legal, save up the money you would spend on booze, bars, clubs, and go to Vegas or one of the other locations where these actions are legal, or at very least not enforced. It's worth the wait, the men and women are hotter even, worth the trip too, just all around better.

You'll lose weight drinking less, gain discipline over your wallet, and have a lot more fun and relaxed time when you don't have the stress of fear hovering over your head. I have yet to find one person who talked to me about money in casual dating, who is legitimately that person, using the methods and common sense above I have thwarted 100s of fake accounts and potential stings, not that I disagree with law enforcement, or want to interfere, but I am not interested in paying for sex anyway.

I'm not in desperation, I'm looking for fantasy and fun with those who will have it with me. Recouping some of those Highschool fantasies we never got to have. I've had many great experiences with wonderful people by verifying and kindly meeting in a public place.

Thank you for being safe and respectful out there.